A flavoured pretzel snack could be a good choice for your gym bag if the product type and flavour suit your preferences, and you’ve checked the ingredients, allergens and salt content. Classic salted pretzels or a sticks-and-pretzels mix are also easy to take with you, but they won’t necessarily have the flavouring you’re looking for. If you’ve opened the pack, also check the storage instructions and make sure it can be resealed properly.
If you’re looking for a particular savoury flavour, check the product name as well as the flavour description: savoury breadsticks or crackers aren’t necessarily pretzel snacks. The ingredients list can help you find out more about the seasoning.
When choosing a snack to take with you, you’ll want to know how much you’re packing and what salt content is listed. The pretzel products and sticks-and-pretzels mix described by EDEKA24 and ALDI SÜD contain 4.4 to 5 g of salt per 100 g; for an accurate comparison, check the specific pack you’re buying.
If you’re switching flavours, check the ingredients list and any precautionary allergen information again. The recipes described vary; they include wheat, while some products also mention soya or possible traces of sesame and milk.
First, check that the product is actually pretzels with the flavouring you want. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g, the ingredients and whether the pack is suitable for taking with you.
| What to check | Before you buy | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and product type | Compare the flavour description, product name and ingredients list; seasoned crackers and breadsticks aren’t the same as pretzels. | If I’m looking for a change, I want a clearly stated flavouring, without accidentally mistaking a different type of savoury snack for pretzels. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise flavour and product type. |
| Salt and nutritional information | Check the salt content per 100 g and decide how much you want to take with you. | If I’m taking a snack with me regularly, I want to compare the salt content of different packs and choose my own portion size. This would be the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and taking it with you | Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens, precautionary allergen information and storage instructions; if the pack has been opened, make sure it can be closed properly. | When I try different varieties, I need to know what’s in the specific pack I’ve bought and be able to keep the snack protected while I’m out. Ingredients and portability would be the most important considerations for around 30% of consumers. |
Salted pretzels sit alongside seasoned breadsticks and crackers in the savoury snacks section. So choosing the right flavour doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve picked the right type of product.
Check the product name and ingredients list before choosing a different type of savoury snack as an alternative.
EDEKA24 lists 4.5 g of salt per 100 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels, while ALDI SÜD lists 4.4 g for SUNSNACKS salted pretzels and EDEKA24 lists 5 g for Mayka Sticks & Brezeln. The German Nutrition Society’s guideline of up to 6 g of table salt refers to your total daily intake, not a single snack portion.
Compare the salt content per 100 g and decide how much you want to take with you before packing your snack.
The products described differ in their ingredients and precautionary allergen information. The European Commission lists ingredients and highlighted allergens as information that must be provided on prepacked foods in the EU.
Check the current pack whenever you switch varieties instead of relying on the information from a product you bought previously.
The pretzel products described should be stored in a dry place or protected from heat. An open bag offers only limited protection while you’re out.
Take the amount you need and follow the storage instructions; a tightly sealed container can be useful for keeping an opened pack fresh.
A brand to consider when comparing savoury snack formats: EDEKA24’s range includes Lorenz Saltletts Sticks and Saltletts Maxi Sticks.
Mayka is worth considering if you’d like a tin containing a mix of salted breadsticks and pretzels, and prefer variety in snack shape over a particular flavouring.
The classic salted pretzels described by EDEKA24 make a useful comparison if you’re looking for pretzels without any additional flavouring stated on the pack.
The salted pretzels described by ALDI SÜD are another classic option to compare with other products.
These pretzel snacks are worth considering if you’re happy to take a classic salted option in your gym bag rather than a specifically flavoured variety. Check the information on each pack before deciding.
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This could suit you if you’d like to take a 100 g pack of salted pretzel bites with you rather than looking specifically for a flavoured variety.
Before buying, check the ingredients, allergen information and salt content on the specific pack.
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This could suit you if you’d like to take classic salted pretzels with you and portion them out from a 200 g pack.
If you’re looking for a particular flavouring, check the variety name. Also compare the salt content per 100 g and the allergen information.
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This could suit you if you’re looking for a 150 g pack of mini salted pretzels to take with you and don’t need a particular flavoured variety.
To compare salt and ingredients, check the nutritional information and ingredients list on the specific pack. Also check the allergen and precautionary allergen information.
No. The flavouring alone doesn’t tell you whether a product suits your needs. Check the product type, ingredients, salt content and how much you want to take with you; fitness-themed packaging doesn’t replace this information.
Read the product name alongside the ingredients list. According to the German Federation for Food Law and Food Science, ingredients are listed in descending order by weight; also check whether you’re choosing pretzels or another type of savoury snack.
Yes. If ingredients or possible traces matter to your choice, check the information on every new pack. The pretzel products described by EDEKA24 have different ingredients and precautionary allergen information, so a variety you’ve bought before isn’t a reliable guide to the next one.
Follow the storage instructions and seal the opened pack securely for transport, using a clean, airtight container if needed. The products described by EDEKA24 should be stored in a dry place or protected from heat.