If you’re looking for a pretzel with an extra flavour at an organic food shop, you can choose between a sesame variety and a mix of pretzels and sesame biscuits. For a simpler taste, spelt or wholemeal pretzels are worth considering. Always check the details on the specific pack: spelt is a type of wheat, sesame may be an ingredient or a possible trace, and an organic label tells you nothing about the salt content.
If a classic salted pretzel tastes a little too plain, try sesame pretzels or a mix of pretzels and sesame biscuits. Alnatura lists sesame as an ingredient in its Spelt Pretzels with Sesame, while dennree describes its Crunchy Mix as a blend of two types of baked snacks.
If you need to take wheat, sesame or possible traces of milk into account, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. Spelt is a type of wheat, and even a plain pretzel may carry a warning about traces of sesame.
If salt content is part of your decision, compare the nutrition information per 100 g and consider how much you plan to eat. Product information from dennree and REWE shows that the stated values vary between pretzel varieties.
When shopping for organic pretzel snacks, it’s worth choosing the variety you want first, then checking the pack for information about ingredients, organic certification and salt.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Choose sesame as an ingredient or a mix of pretzels and sesame biscuits if you’re after an extra flavour. | You want something other than a plain salted pretzel: perhaps a sesame variety or a selection of baked snacks to share. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack for spelt or wheat, barley, sesame and possible traces. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, the exact labelling determines which variety is suitable for you. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Organic certification | Check the specific pack for the EU organic logo, inspection body code and country of origin. | When shopping at an organic food shop, you want to be able to tell whether the pretzel you’ve chosen is actually labelled as organic. Around 27% of consumers put this question first. |
| Salt and portion size | Compare the salt content in the nutrition information per 100 g and take your planned portion into account. | You want to assess the salt content based on your portion, not just the weight of the pack. This comparison takes priority for around 13% of consumers. |
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo indicates organic certification, not a specific salt content. dennree states that its Mini Wheat Pretzels contain 6 g of salt per 100 g.
Compare the salt content per 100 g and take your portion into account. The German Nutrition Society gives up to 6 g of table salt per day as a guideline; this doesn’t mean that all organic pretzels have a particular salt content.
Spelt is a type of wheat, so spelt pretzels aren’t gluten-free simply because of the grain they’re made from.
If you need to avoid gluten, check the ingredients and look for suitable gluten-free labelling for the specific product.
Alnatura lists sesame as an ingredient in its Spelt Pretzels with Sesame. Other pretzels may carry a warning about possible traces of sesame, such as the Huober Organic Crunchy Pretzel described by REWE.
If you have a sesame allergy, the ingredients list and trace warnings on the current pack matter more than the flavour description on the front.
A classic pretzel and an organic sesame variety may have different recipes and labelling. Lorenz also points out that packs with different labelling may be on sale at the same time.
Always check the organic certification, ingredients and allergen information on the variety and pack you’re actually planning to buy.
Alnatura offers organic pretzel varieties made with spelt, sesame and wholemeal wheat.
dennree offers Mini Wheat Pretzels and a Spelt Crunchy Mix made with mini pretzels and sesame biscuits.
The Huober Organic Crunchy Pretzel described by REWE is a classic-style pretzel, with sesame not listed as a defining ingredient.
REWE describes Mogli Organic Demeter Spelt Pretzels as made without added flavourings or sprinkling salt.
Lorenz Saltletts Pretzel is a useful point of comparison for a classic pretzel recipe; the name doesn’t indicate organic certification.
If you’re looking for an organic pretzel with sesame as an ingredient, this spelt variety is one to consider. If you’d prefer a plain pretzel or a mix of baked snacks, use the selection criteria above to compare your options.
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A good option if you’d like sesame rather than a purely salted pretzel when shopping for organic snacks.
Alnatura lists 4% sesame and 44% wholemeal spelt flour for this variety. Sesame is an ingredient, and spelt is a type of wheat.
Look for organic labelling on the specific pack rather than relying on words such as “natural”. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an approved inspection body. Check the inspection body code and country of origin too.
No. Pretzels made with spelt aren’t gluten-free just because of the grain they’re made from: spelt is a type of wheat. If you need to avoid gluten, check the ingredients and look for suitable gluten-free labelling on the specific pack.
No, organic labelling doesn’t specify the salt content. REWE lists 2.7 g of salt per 100 g for Mogli Spelt Pretzels and 4.9 g for Huober Organic Crunchy Pretzel; dennree states that its Mini Wheat Pretzels contain 6 g per 100 g. So compare the nutrition information and consider the portion you plan to eat.
First, follow the storage instructions on the pack. The pretzel snacks mentioned here should be kept in a dry place, away from heat. Reseal an opened pack as tightly as possible.