Which pretzel is right for you?

A spontaneous night in on your own

If you only want one pretzel and don’t need to plan for spares or baking time, a fresh one from the bakery counter could be just the thing. ALDI SÜD sells pretzels individually through its bakery range.

Several people or more than one film night

If you don’t need all the pretzels at once, you can bake frozen dough pieces in batches. According to REWE, a pack of REWE Beste Wahl contains eight pretzels, weighing 770 g in total; you’ll need freezer space and time to prepare them.

Keeping an eye on salt and allergens

If ingredients or salt information will influence your choice, check the details for the specific product. The pretzels from REWE Beste Wahl and GUT&GÜNSTIG described here contain wheat and soya; salt information and details of possible traces of other allergens vary by product.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide how many pretzels you actually need and when you want to serve them. Then you can check the storage, preparation and labelling details for the option that suits you.

What matters What to check before buying Who it matters to
A single portion with no leftovers Check whether you only need one pretzel from the bakery counter and can buy it in time. I want to enjoy one pretzel today without having to store an opened pack. Around 42% of consumers are likely to prioritise a single portion with nothing left over.
Quantity and preparation Check the number of pretzels, freezer space and preparation instructions. REWE says its Beste Wahl pretzels need around 10 minutes to thaw slightly and 15 to 16 minutes to bake. For several people or more than one night in, I want to bake only the amount I need and allow enough time. For around 33% of consumers, this flexibility to prepare portions as needed is likely to be the main consideration.
Salt and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and salt content per 100 g. If salt is supplied separately, check what the stated nutritional values refer to. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or compare salt content, I need the labelling for the specific product. Around 25% of consumers are likely to make salt and allergens their main selection criteria.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming frozen pretzels are ready-to-eat snacks

    According to REWE, its REWE Beste Wahl pretzels need to thaw slightly before being baked. Ditsch frozen pretzel sticks are also not intended to be eaten raw.

    Start preparing them in good time, or choose a fresh pretzel from the bakery counter if you want to eat straight away. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy.

  • Overlooking salt supplied separately in the nutritional information

    For REWE Beste Wahl pretzels, the stated salt content of 1.2 g per 100 g applies to the unbaked dough, without the salt supplied separately. Any extra salt sprinkled on top is not included.

    Check what the nutritional information refers to and decide whether you want to use the supplied salt. Compare salt levels only with the details for each product in mind.

  • Assuming the ingredients from the shape of the pretzel

    The REWE Beste Wahl and GUT&GÜNSTIG products described here contain wheat and soya. Ditsch lists wheat for its baked pretzel, with possible traces of milk and sesame.

    For packaged pretzels, read the current ingredients and allergen information. For loose bakery-counter items, ask for allergen information rather than relying on the product name alone.

Brands and product ranges to consider

MEINE BACKWELT / ALDI SÜD

Fresh bakery-counter pretzels for enjoying straight away.

  • ALDI SÜD says its bakery range is freshly baked several times a day.
  • Special-buy products may be available in limited quantities.

REWE Beste Wahl

Frozen pretzels to bake at home in batches.

  • REWE describes a pack containing eight frozen dough pieces, weighing 770 g in total, with salt supplied separately.
  • For this option, REWE recommends around 10 minutes to thaw slightly and 15 to 16 minutes to bake. You’ll need freezer space and an oven.

Ditsch

Pretzels in different shapes, including baked pretzels and frozen pretzel sticks.

  • Ditsch lists a baked pretzel weighing 100 g. Preparation instructions for oven and air fryer are available for its frozen pretzel sticks listed by REWE.
  • The frozen pretzel sticks need to be baked before eating and, according to REWE, must not be refrozen once thawed. Ditsch’s baked pretzel contains wheat and may contain traces of milk and sesame.

GUT&GÜNSTIG / EDEKA

Frozen pretzels with information about ingredients, salt and preparation.

  • For the pretzel described, EDEKA lists 3.1 g of salt per 100 g, with salt supplied separately.
  • The product contains wheat and soya. It needs 15 to 16 minutes in the oven after thawing slightly, and may not be available in every EDEKA store. Always follow the information on the pack you buy.

Pretzels at Joybuy

Suitable products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How many pretzels should I buy for a night in?

Choose an amount to suit the number of people and any other nights in you have planned. One pretzel from the bakery counter may be enough for a spontaneous night in on your own. If you need several portions, check whether you can prepare and store a pack of frozen pretzels in batches.

Can I serve frozen pretzels straight from the freezer?

REWE Beste Wahl pretzels should only be served after baking. REWE recommends around 10 minutes to thaw them slightly, followed by 15 to 16 minutes in the oven. For other products, follow the instructions on the pack.

Can I refreeze thawed pretzel dough pieces?

For the Ditsch pretzel sticks listed by REWE, the instructions say not to refreeze them once thawed. Check the pack instructions for any other product.

How should I transport frozen pretzels home?

Try to take frozen pretzels out of the freezer at the end of your shop. In warm weather or if you have a longer journey home, the Verbraucherzentrale Rheinland-Pfalz recommends using a cool bag or ice packs for frozen products.