Which organic pretzels are right for you?

People who specifically choose organic products

If clear organic certification matters to you, check the pack for the EU organic logo and the code of the organic control body. Simply describing a product as ‘natural’ isn’t enough.

People who compare salt content

If pretzels are a regular part of your break, comparing the ‘salt per 100 g’ figures can help you choose between specific varieties. Salt content varies between organic products too.

Employees without access to an oven

Ready-to-eat snack pretzels are a handy choice when you don’t have time to prepare anything. A pre-proved pretzel dough piece is only suitable if you can arrange for it to thaw and bake before your break.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide whether your pretzel needs to be ready to eat straight from the pack. Then compare the certification and information for the specific varieties, rather than assuming that ‘organic’ or ‘spelt’ tells you anything about salt content or allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Organic certification Check for the EU organic logo and the organic control body code on the pack; consider any additional certification seals separately. I want to be able to tell whether my pretzel is actually certified organic, rather than relying on a description that simply sounds natural. This is the main consideration for around 24% of consumers when choosing.
Ready to eat Distinguish ready-to-eat snack pretzels from dough pieces that come with thawing and baking instructions. Without an oven in the office kitchen, I need a pretzel that’s ready to eat when my break comes around. This is the main reason for choosing one for around 29% of consumers.
Salt content Compare the salt per 100 g with the amount you actually eat. If I snack on pretzels regularly, I want to be able to compare the salt content of different packs. Around 29% of consumers put this comparison first when making their choice.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, especially for spelt, barley, sesame or soya. If I have an intolerance or allergy that’s relevant to me, the ingredients and potential traces listed for the specific variety matter. This check comes first for around 18% of consumers.

Which assumptions can make choosing more difficult?

  • Assuming ‘organic’ means ‘low in salt’

    Organic certification doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains. Among the ready-to-eat varieties listed here, product information ranges from 2.6 g of salt per 100 g for EDEKA Naturkind Dinkelbrezeln Sesam to 5.3 g per 100 g for HUOBER Große Brezeln.

    Compare the salt figures and take into account how much of the pack you eat.

  • Assuming spelt is gluten-free

    Spelt is a type of wheat. The pretzels listed here may also contain other ingredients such as barley, so seeing ‘spelt’ on the front of the pack isn’t a substitute for checking the ingredients.

    If you have coeliac disease or a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack rather than assuming a product is suitable based on its grain.

  • Planning to eat a bake-at-home dough piece straight away at the office

    Ditsch Bio-Laugenbrezel is a pre-proved dough piece. Ditsch says it should be left to thaw for around 20 minutes, then baked for about 14 minutes at 190 °C.

    For a break without access to an oven, choose ready-to-eat pretzels. Only choose a dough piece if you can prepare and store it on site.

  • Assuming a product page means a product is available in store

    EDEKA notes that Naturkind Dinkelbrezeln Sesam may not be available in every store, and that the information on the pack may differ from the product page.

    Before making a special trip, check availability at your local store and read the current pack information when you buy.

Popular brands and product ranges

HUOBER BREZEL

Ready-to-eat organic snack pretzels in a range of recipes, including BrezelKinder Dinkel demeter and Große Bio-Brezeln.

  • For BrezelKinder Dinkel demeter, HUOBER BREZEL states that the product contains 92% spelt flour and 2.8 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Große Bio-Brezeln are a different product: REWE lists 5.3 g of salt per 100 g. Organic certification and salt content therefore need to be compared for each variety.

REWE Bio

REWE Bio Dinkel Brezeln mit Salz are ready-to-eat snack pretzels in a 125 g pack.

  • For this variety, REWE lists 64% spelt flour, 23% wholemeal spelt flour, 5 g of fibre and 3.7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Spelt is classed as a type of wheat; REWE says the product may contain traces of milk and sesame.

EDEKA Naturkind

Naturkind Dinkelbrezeln Sesam are ready-to-eat organic pretzels in a 125 g pack.

  • For this variety, EDEKA lists 89% spelt flour, 3% sesame and 2.6 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Sesame and gluten-containing cereals are relevant when checking allergens. EDEKA also notes that information on the product page may differ from the pack, and that availability varies by store.

MAYKA

MAYKA Bio Mini-Brezeln are bite-sized, ready-to-eat snacks for your office break.

  • MAYKA describes its mini pretzels as an organic product made with Bioland ingredients.
  • According to MAYKA, this variety contains 4.0 g of salt per 100 g, as well as wheat, barley and soya; it may contain traces of sesame.

Ditsch

Ditsch Bio-Laugenbrezel is a pre-proved dough piece for baking a fresh pretzel, not a ready-to-eat snack straight from the pack.

  • Ditsch lists a weight of 110 g per piece and 1.79 g of salt per 100 g after baking.
  • According to Ditsch, the pretzel needs around 20 minutes to thaw and about 14 minutes to bake at 190 °C. It contains wheat and barley; it may contain traces of lupin, mustard and soya.

Organic pretzels at Joybuy

Suitable products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a packaged pretzel is organic?

Look for the EU organic logo and the organic control body code on the pack. According to the Verbraucherzentrale, the EU organic logo is compulsory on packaged organic food produced within the EU; a description such as ‘natural’ is no substitute for this certification.

Are the spelt pretzels listed here gluten-free?

No. ‘Spelt’ doesn’t mean gluten-free: spelt is a type of wheat. If you have coeliac disease or a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Other ingredients, such as barley, may also be relevant in the varieties listed here.

Do organic pretzels automatically contain less salt?

No. Organic certification doesn’t determine the salt content. The ready-to-eat varieties listed here range from 2.6 g to 5.3 g of salt per 100 g, so compare the nutritional information for the specific products and consider how much you plan to eat.

Is Ditsch Bio-Laugenbrezel suitable for a break without an oven?

Not if you need a pretzel that’s ready to eat without any preparation. According to Ditsch, the pre-proved dough piece needs around 20 minutes to thaw, followed by about 14 minutes in the oven at 190 °C. For a break without access to an oven, ready-to-eat snack pretzels are a better choice.