Lajkonik Paluszki (Salted Sticks)

Thin salted stick pretzels · Lajkonik · Salty snacks

6/10worth it

Why it's worth it

Paluszki are thin salted sticks hugely popular in Poland, and Lajkonik (a brand of 100+ years) is the reference maker, baked from Polish flour to a traditional recipe. Salt sticks exist in Czechia too, so uniqueness is modest, but the Lajkonik version is the classic Polish party and beer snack.

Taste

Thin, crisp baked salt sticks; lightly salted, crunchy outside, softer chewy centre

Score breakdown

Can't get it at home2/4

Review evidence2/3

Local icon status1/2

Everyday availability1/1

Nutrition

Nutri-Score EBad nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1603 kJ · 379 kcal

Fats4 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.4 g

Carbohydrates72 gincluding sugars2.7 g

Protein12 g

Salt3.5 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Biedronka

Żabka

Auchan

Kaufland

Carrefour€EAN 5900320002775

If you know Czech shelves

Czech slané tyčinky are the direct category analog; Lajkonik is the Polish benchmark brand

Sources

“a delightfully crispy texture on the outside and a soft, chewy centre”
pierogistore.com (retailer)
“Very tasty pretzels, salty but without being far too salty”
www.amazon.com (retail-review)

Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.