For when the film is about to start and there’s no time to use the oven
If you want to serve your snack straight away, look for ready-baked pretzel snacks in a packet. The varieties described by REWE and Alnatura don’t need any baking.
Which organic pretzels are right for you?
For a planned movie night with warm pretzels
If you have time and an oven before the film, you can choose dough pieces to bake at home. Ditsch and the product description for Bäcker Bachmeier’s pretzels provide preparation instructions, which vary by product.
For checking ingredients carefully
If you need to take wheat or spelt, barley malt, sesame or possible traces of other allergens into account, check the current packaging. An organic label won’t answer these questions.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide whether you want to serve the pretzels straight away or have time to bake them. Then check the ingredients, labelling and pack size of the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Ready to serve | Check whether the pretzels are ready-baked or need to be prepared first. | If the film is about to start, I want to serve a snack without having to use the oven. Around 31% of consumers prioritise snacks that are ready to eat. |
| Warm from the oven | If you’re buying dough pieces, check the storage instructions and the defrosting and baking instructions on the specific pack. | I’m happy to allow time to prepare warm pretzels before the film. This is the priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Organic certification and ingredients | Check the organic label, organic inspection body code, ingredients and allergen information; spelt is a type of wheat. | If there are ingredients I can’t eat, the recipe of each pretzel determines which one I choose. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking this. |
| Sharing and dipping | Compare pack sizes and pretzel shapes, and check the ingredients of any dip separately. | For a sharing bowl, I look for a suitable shape and quantity, especially if we’re having a dip too. This is the main consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
Common buying mistakes to avoid
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Don’t assume organic or spelt means gluten-free
Spelt is a type of wheat and contains gluten. Depending on the recipe, sesame and other ingredients that must be declared, as well as information about possible traces, may also be relevant.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack rather than relying on the words ‘organic’ or ‘spelt’ alone.
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Don’t count on dough pieces for a last-minute film night
The oven-baked pretzels described by Ditsch and Bäcker Bachmeier need to be prepared before serving. They’re not a substitute for a snack you can serve straight from the pack.
If you won’t have time to bake, choose ready-baked pretzels. If you’re buying dough pieces, make sure you have an oven, suitable storage and enough time to prepare them.
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Don’t assume organic means low in salt
The Huober Prinzess Brezel and REWE Bio Dinkel Brezeln products described by REWE have different salt levels. ‘Organic’ doesn’t mean a product has a particular salt content.
Compare the salt content per 100 g in the nutritional information of the products you’re considering for movie night.
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Don’t assume organic tells you how to serve them or whether they’re vegan
Organic pretzels are available ready-baked or as dough pieces to bake at home. The organic label alone doesn’t tell you whether a pretzel is ready to serve or whether its recipe is vegan.
First decide how you want to serve your pretzels, then check the organic label and, if relevant, look for an explicit vegan label on the specific product.
Relevant brands and product ranges
Huober
Huober offers ready-baked organic pretzel snacks, including Prinzess Brezel and Schwäbische Knusper-Brezeln.
- REWE and EDEKA24 list the varieties described as organic and display the inspection body code DE-ÖKO-001.
- The products described contain wheat and barley malt. REWE lists 6.4 g of salt per 100 g for the Prinzess Brezel; always check the information for the specific variety you choose.
REWE Bio
The Dinkel Brezeln mit Salz described are a ready-baked option if you’re looking for spelt flour and wholemeal spelt flour in the ingredients list.
- The product information lists spelt flour, wholemeal spelt flour and the inspection body code PL-EKO-04.
- Spelt is a type of wheat. The product information warns that the pretzels may contain traces of milk and sesame, and lists 3.7 g of salt per 100 g.
Alnatura
Alnatura describes several ready-baked organic varieties, including Vollkorn-Brezeln, Dinkel-Brezeln mit Sesam and Dinkel-Minibrezeln.
- According to Alnatura, the Vollkorn-Brezeln contain 81% wholemeal wheat flour; the manufacturer states that the Dinkel-Brezeln mit Sesam contain 44% wholemeal spelt flour.
- The grains listed contain gluten. Sesame is an ingredient in the sesame variety; check the ingredients and possible trace information for each variety.
Bäcker Bachmeier
The Bio Brezen described by REWE are frozen, unbaked dough pieces for a movie night when you have time to prepare them in the oven.
- The pack described contains 698 g of organic pretzels with coarse salt, ready to bake.
- Allow time for freezer storage and preparation. According to the product information, the pretzels must not be refrozen after defrosting.
Ditsch
Ditsch describes an organic pretzel as a pre-proofed dough piece to bake in the oven.
- The product page lists a 110 g dough piece with a sachet of salt, as well as specific defrosting and baking instructions.
- The pretzel contains wheat and barley; Ditsch warns that it may contain traces of lupin, mustard and soya. The offer described is aimed at retailers, so check in advance whether it’s available to consumers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a pretzel is organic?
Check the organic label and organic inspection body code on the specific pack. According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs, prepacked organic food produced in the EU must carry the EU organic logo; the German organic seal may also be used.
Are spelt pretzels gluten-free?
No. Spelt is a type of wheat and contains gluten. If you need gluten-free pretzels, the word ‘spelt’ isn’t enough; look for an explicit gluten-free label on the specific product.
Which pretzels are suitable for a last-minute movie night?
Ready-baked pretzel snacks can be served without defrosting or baking. Frozen or pre-proofed dough pieces are only suitable if you can prepare them before the film starts and follow the instructions on the specific pack.
Do I need to check allergen information on organic pretzels?
Yes. Organic certification doesn’t replace the need to check ingredients and allergens. The pretzels described differ in ingredients such as wheat or spelt, barley malt and sesame; also check the current pack for possible trace warnings.