Which type of pretzel is right for you?

Stocking up without the baking

You want to keep organic pretzels in the cupboard and eat them straight away. Check whether the specific product can be stored at room temperature, how large the pack is and what the nutritional information says.

Households with a freezer and oven

You want to bake frozen organic dough pieces as and when you need them. Compare the pack quantity and cooking instructions with the space in your freezer, and check the guidance on refreezing after thawing.

For anyone keeping an eye on ingredients and salt

Don’t choose based on the organic label alone. Compare the salt per 100 g, the type of grain, the ingredients and allergen information. Spelt is identified as a type of wheat on the spelt pretzels described here.

What should you look for when buying?

When stocking up on organic pretzels, first decide whether you want a cupboard staple that’s ready to eat or dough pieces to bake at home. Then check the pack quantity, labelling and nutritional information for the product in question.

Criteria What to check Who is it important for?
Cupboard storage Check the product type and storage instructions; make sure the pack size suits the space you have. I want to be able to take a pretzel from the cupboard and eat it without thawing or baking. Around 33% of consumers put having it ready to eat first.
Baking at home Check the freezer storage instructions, quantity and preparation instructions; follow the guidance on refreezing. If I want to bake pretzels as and when I need them, I’ll need to make room in the freezer and allow time to use the oven. For around 25% of consumers, baking at home comes first.
Salt content Compare the salt per 100 g in the nutritional information; don’t assume ‘without added topping salt’ means salt-free. The salt content matters more to me than the ‘organic’ or ‘spelt’ label. Around 25% of consumers base their choice primarily on this.
Labelling and ingredients Check the organic labelling on the specific pre-packed product, as well as the ingredients list and allergen information. I want to know what the pretzels are made of and which allergens are listed. For around 17% of consumers, this is their main consideration.

Common mistakes when stocking up

  • Assuming organic means low in salt

    The organic label doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains. According to REWE’s product information, REWE Bio Spelt Pretzels contain 3.7 g of salt per 100 g and BioGourmet Mini Spelt Pretzels contain 4.9 g; EDEKA24 lists 5.5 g per 100 g for Huober Crunchy Pretzels.

    Compare the salt per 100 g shown on the pack and consider how much you plan to eat.

  • Treating frozen dough pieces like cupboard staples

    Dough pieces need freezer space and must be prepared before eating. REWE says Bäcker Bachmeier’s organic pretzels should be stored at −18 °C and warns that they must not be refrozen after thawing.

    Before buying a large quantity, check you have enough freezer space, read the baking instructions and think about how many you’ll actually want to take out at once.

  • Thinking spelt is a wheat-free alternative

    Spelt is identified as a type of wheat in the ingredients lists described here. So an organic spelt pretzel isn’t wheat-free or gluten-free just because it’s made with spelt.

    If you have specific dietary requirements, read the ingredients and allergen information for the product in question rather than relying on ‘spelt’ in the name.

  • Planning to buy a manufacturer’s bulk pack for your household

    Ditsch describes its organic pretzel dough pieces as being sold in a pack of 80. The quantity alone doesn’t tell you whether the pack is suitable for your needs or the freezer space you have.

    Check how to order it, the minimum quantity and the delivery terms before including this pack size in your stocking-up plans.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Bäcker Bachmeier

Organic pretzels supplied as frozen, unbaked dough pieces in a 698-g pack, ready to bake at home.

  • REWE says this product should be stored at −18 °C, takes around 10 minutes to partially thaw and needs 15–16 minutes in the oven.
  • The product must not be refrozen after thawing, and this type of pretzel requires a freezer and an oven.

Ditsch

Organic pretzel dough pieces in a manufacturer’s pack of 80, weighing 110 g each.

  • Ditsch gives this pack a best-before period of 120 days. Its instructions say to thaw for around 20 minutes, then bake for around 14 minutes at 190 °C using a fan oven.
  • The large pack requires careful planning; check how to order it for home use before buying.

REWE Bio

Organic spelt pretzels with salt in a 125-g pack, suitable for storing at room temperature.

  • REWE says this product should be stored in a dry place, away from heat, and contains 3.7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The ingredients list explicitly identifies spelt as a type of wheat; according to the product information, traces of milk and sesame may be present.

Huober

Organic crunchy pretzels in a 175-g pack, suitable for cool, dry storage.

  • EDEKA24 gives the organic inspection body code DE-ÖKO-001 for the product described and advises storing it in a cool, dry place.
  • EDEKA24 lists 5.5 g of salt per 100 g; if you’re choosing based on salt content, this figure matters more than the organic status alone.

Mogli

Organic Demeter spelt pretzels in a 50-g pack, with no added topping salt according to REWE.

  • The small pack size makes it easy to add individual packs to your cupboard stock.
  • No added topping salt doesn’t mean salt-free: REWE lists 2.7 g of salt per 100 g. The spelt used is a type of wheat.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise the organic label on pre-packed pretzels?

Check the specific product for the EU organic logo, the inspection body code and the country of origin of the agricultural ingredients. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs explains that pre-packed organic food originating from and sold in the EU must carry the EU organic logo. This does not apply as a blanket rule to unpackaged goods.

Which pretzels are suitable for storing without a freezer?

Organic crunchy pretzels that can be stored at room temperature are an option if you want to have them ready without thawing or baking. Follow the storage instructions on the pack: REWE says its organic spelt pretzels should be kept in a dry place, away from heat, while EDEKA24 recommends cool, dry storage for the Huober crunchy pretzels described here.

Are pretzels with no added topping salt salt-free?

No. Having no added topping salt doesn’t mean the pretzel is salt-free overall. For Mogli organic Demeter spelt pretzels with no added topping salt, REWE lists 2.7 g of salt per 100 g, so check the nutritional information.

Are organic spelt pretzels wheat-free or gluten-free?

No. The spelt pretzels described here aren’t wheat-free or gluten-free just because they contain spelt: their ingredients lists identify spelt as a type of wheat. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack, including any warnings about possible traces.