For a gluten-free online order, choose a pretzel explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific German product version; a standard pretzel is not a substitute. Schär Salinis and Hammermühle Bio Hafer Brezeln are listed as mini pretzels, while REWE frei von Bio Laugensticks are an alternative in stick form. If a product contains gluten-free oats, bear in mind the guidance about individual tolerance for people with coeliac disease. Before ordering, also check for precautionary allergen statements and availability at your delivery address.
For them, the gluten-free label and the latest ingredients, allergen and precautionary allergen information for the product being ordered are essential. The German Coeliac Society advises that the ingredients list for the relevant country is the one to follow.
They want to combine these qualities with a gluten-free option. For the oat products listed, also note that REWE advises that people with coeliac disease may tolerate gluten-free oats differently when referring to Hammermühle Bio Hafer Brezeln.
If you want pretzels rather than pretzel sticks, check the product shape before adding it to your basket. After entering your delivery address, check whether the item you want is available.
First, check that the specific item is labelled gluten-free. The recipe and product shape will then help you choose, and you can check delivery availability for your address in the shop.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check that the specific item is labelled “gluten-free”, and review the current German ingredients and allergen list. Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its classic pretzel. | If I need to avoid gluten strictly, the pretzel shape alone isn’t enough to help me decide. Around 38% of shoppers prioritise clear gluten-free labelling. |
| Other dietary requirements | Check the organic and vegan claims, as well as the grain used, on the product you choose. For Hammermühle Bio Hafer Brezeln, note REWE’s guidance that people with coeliac disease may tolerate gluten-free oats differently. | I only want products that meet my preferences for organic ingredients, vegan suitability or recipe, as well as being gluten-free. These additional qualities are the main selection criteria for around 15% of shoppers. |
| Delivery availability | Enter your delivery address, then check the exact item, pack size, delivery window and any possible substitutes in your basket. | I want the item I’ve chosen to be delivered to my address, rather than receive an unchecked substitute. Around 31% of shoppers prioritise whether their order can be delivered as selected. |
| Shape and nutritional information | Tell mini pretzels apart from pretzel sticks, and compare the pack size and salt content per 100 g on the current packaging. | If the pretzel shape matters to me, sticks aren’t necessarily a suitable replacement for the snack I want. Around 16% of shoppers prioritise shape and relevant product features. |
Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its classic pretzel. You can’t tell whether an individual product is gluten-free from its shape or a general range description.
Choose the exact item based on its gluten-free labelling and ingredients and allergen information. If gluten-free is essential, check any suggested substitute before accepting it too.
For Hammermühle Bio Hafer Brezeln, REWE advises that people with coeliac disease may tolerate gluten-free oats differently and recommends seeking medical advice before eating them.
Take this product-specific guidance into account when choosing, rather than treating the gluten-free label as a guarantee that oats will suit you personally.
According to the product information, Schär Salinis contain soya lecithin and may contain traces of sesame. REWE lists possible traces of egg, sesame and soya for its REWE frei von Bio Laugensticks.
Alongside checking for the dietary features you want, always check the ingredients and precautionary allergen information on the specific pack for anything relevant to you.
A product listing doesn’t confirm that the item can be delivered to every address.
Enter your delivery address, then check the item, pack size, delivery window and any possible substitutes in your basket.
According to Schär and REWE, Schär Salinis are gluten-free mini salted pretzels in a 60-g pack.
The Bio Hafer Brezeln listed by REWE are gluten-free vegan mini pretzels in an 80-g pack.
According to REWE, the Bio Laugensticks are gluten-free pretzel sticks made with oat and rice flour, in a 100-g pack.
Wheat is listed as an allergen in the classic Ditsch pretzel.
No. For the specific German product version you’re ordering, check for an explicit gluten-free label and review the current ingredients and allergen list. The German Coeliac Society stresses that you should follow the ingredients list for the country concerned.
There’s no simple answer. For Hammermühle Bio Hafer Brezeln, REWE advises that people with coeliac disease may tolerate gluten-free oats differently and recommends seeking medical advice before eating them. This guidance applies to this product and is neither a general approval nor a general ban on oat products.
Yes. According to the product information, Schär Salinis contain soya lecithin and may contain traces of sesame; possible traces of egg, sesame and soya are listed for REWE frei von Bio Laugensticks. Check the information on the specific pack for any allergens that are relevant to you.
A product listing alone doesn’t confirm that it can be delivered to your address. First, set your location in the shop, then check the item you want, the delivery window and any possible substitutes in your basket.