Who this selection matters to

Hosts keeping an eye on fat content

You want to compare pretzels for World Food Night by their fat content per 100 g. You’re also distinguishing between a low absolute figure and a substantiated reduced-fat claim.

Hosts planning to serve several portions warm

You’re planning pretzels for several guests and can allow time for defrosting and baking. With bake-at-home pretzels, pack size and your appliance’s capacity matter just as much as the nutritional information.

Hosts catering for guests with different needs

If your guests avoid gluten or need to consider particular allergens, check the information for each specific product. A relevant label on its own says nothing about the product’s fat content.

What to look for when buying

For World Food Night, start by checking fat content and product labelling. Then consider how you plan to prepare the pretzels, your guests’ needs and the salt content to decide which ones are right for you.

What to look for What to check Who it matters to
Fat content and claims Compare fat per 100 g; if a product claims to be ‘reduced fat’, check what it’s being compared with. I want to identify a low fat content without mistaking it for a substantiated reduced-fat claim. Around 36% of consumers put this distinction first when buying pretzels.
Warm portions for the party Match the number of pretzels and the defrosting and baking times to your available appliance capacity. If I want to serve several guests warm pretzels at the same time, the preparation needs to fit my schedule. For around 29% of consumers, being able to plan when they’re served is the top priority.
Allergens and gluten Check the ingredients, allergen and may-contain information, and look for a gluten-free label on the specific product if needed. I need to find a pretzel that meets my guests’ requirements, even if I’m also watching the fat content. Around 21% of consumers prioritise suitability when buying.
Salt Check the salt per 100 g and, for bake-at-home pretzels, look for a separate sachet of salt. If I’m serving the pretzels alongside other salty foods, I want to keep an eye on their salt content. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common selection mistakes

  • Assuming a low fat content means ‘reduced fat’

    For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. That figure alone doesn’t show whether a product can be described as ‘reduced fat’.

    To compare absolute fat content, check the figures per 100 g. If a product claims to be ‘reduced fat’, also look for a clear comparison with a similar product.

  • Treating butter pretzels and plain pretzels as the same

    Ditsch lists 15.6 g of fat per 100 g for its butter pretzel, compared with 4.1 g per 100 g for its ‘Swabian-style’ pretzel. The specific variety makes all the difference.

    Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you actually plan to serve, using the same 100 g basis for each.

  • Overlooking salt and allergens when checking fat content

    Alongside 1 g of fat, EDEKA lists 3.3 g of salt per 100 g for its GUT&GÜNSTIG bake-at-home pretzels, and identifies wheat and soya as allergens. One nutritional figure doesn’t cover all your guests’ needs.

    Read the nutritional information and allergen details together. If the pretzels come with a separate sachet of salt, you can choose how much to use.

  • Assuming the product page details apply to the pretzel you buy

    ALDI SÜD notes that its pretzels may vary because they can come from different suppliers. So, base your choice on the details for the specific variety on offer.

    Before buying, check the nutritional information and allergen details on the specific pack or at the counter.

Brands and product ranges to consider

EDEKA / GUT&GÜNSTIG

GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzels are bake-at-home pretzels. EDEKA describes a pack of ten, with a sachet of salt included.

  • EDEKA lists 1 g of fat per 100 g. That’s below the European Commission’s threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
  • The pretzels need to be defrosted and baked. EDEKA lists wheat and soya as allergens, and 3.3 g of salt per 100 g.

Ditsch

Ditsch offers several varieties of pretzels, and their nutritional information should be considered separately.

  • Ditsch lists 4.1 g of fat per 100 g for its ‘Swabian-style’ pretzel and 5.3 g per 100 g for its classic pretzel.
  • Ditsch’s butter pretzel contains 15.6 g of fat per 100 g. The figures for a plain pretzel don’t apply to this variety.

ALDI SÜD / MEINE BACKWELT

The MEINE BACKWELT pretzel is sold individually.

  • ALDI SÜD lists 5.1 g of fat per 100 g for the product described.
  • According to ALDI SÜD, the pretzel may come from different suppliers, so the nutritional values of the variety on offer may vary.

REWE / REWE Bio

REWE Bio spelt pretzels with salt are an example of a packaged snack pretzel, rather than a freshly baked pretzel.

  • REWE lists 8.5 g of fat and 3.7 g of salt per 100 g for these spelt pretzels. Both figures can be compared directly with those of other packaged products.
  • The words ‘organic’ and ‘spelt’ are no substitute for checking the nutritional information if low fat content is your buying criterion.

Schär

Schär Salinis are labelled as gluten-free salted pretzels for guests who need a gluten-free option.

  • REWE’s product information labels Salinis as gluten-free.
  • REWE lists 21 g of fat per 100 g, and the ingredients include soya lecithin. Being gluten-free is no indication of low fat content.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘reduced fat’ mean the same as ‘low fat’?

No, the two claims have different requirements. According to the European Commission, solid foods can be labelled ‘low fat’ if they contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. That figure alone isn’t enough for a ‘reduced fat’ claim, which depends on a comparison with a similar product.

Which of the pretzels listed has a particularly low fat content?

EDEKA lists 1 g of fat per 100 g for its GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzels. They’re bake-at-home pretzels, so for your party, also check the preparation time, salt content and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

Are gluten-free salted pretzels automatically low in fat?

No, being gluten-free says nothing about fat content. According to the product information, the gluten-free Schär Salinis sold by REWE contain 21 g of fat per 100 g. Check both qualities separately if your guests need a gluten-free option.

How do I plan bake-at-home pretzels for several guests?

Match the number you need to the defrosting and baking times and your appliance’s capacity. EDEKA’s bake-at-home pretzels are partially defrosted before baking. Check the instructions on the specific pack to plan when to prepare each batch.