Who is this selection for?

Students keeping an eye on pack size

You want to include organic pretzels in your dinner plans and choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll actually use.

Shoppers comparing salt and ingredients

You check the nutritional information for the specific variety. The organic label alone doesn’t tell you how much salt it contains or what ingredients it includes.

Shoppers checking spelt and allergens

You’re interested in spelt or sesame varieties and check the pack for gluten-containing cereals, sesame and possible traces before buying.

What should you look for when buying?

When choosing organic pretzels for a student dinner, start by checking the organic label on the specific variety. Then consider your priorities when it comes to pack size, nutritional information and ingredients.

Criterion What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Organic label Check the EU organic logo and inspection body code on the specific pack. I want to buy organic pretzels and not rely on packaging that simply looks natural. For around 29% of shoppers, this proof comes first.
Pack size Match the net weight to how much you plan to use. If I’m only planning to serve pretzels as a side, I don’t want to buy more than I’ll use. The right quantity is the top priority for around 36% of shoppers.
Salt and nutritional information Compare salt and other nutritional information per 100 g, and take your planned portion into account. I eat pretzels regularly and want to know how much salt the specific variety contains, rather than infer it from the organic label. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise this.
Allergens and cereals Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and trace warnings for the variety. If I have an intolerance or allergy, I need to know whether the pretzels contain ingredients such as spelt, barley or sesame. This check comes first for around 14% of shoppers.

Common buying pitfalls

  • Organic doesn’t automatically mean less salt

    Product information from dmBio and Huober lists between 2.7 g and 4.9 g of salt per 100 g, depending on the organic pretzel variety. The organic label doesn’t tell you about this difference.

    Compare the salt content per 100 g for the specific variety and consider how much you plan to eat.

  • A larger pack isn’t right for every dinner

    If you’re only planning to serve pretzels as a side, don’t choose the pack size without considering how much you’ll use.

    Compare the pack sizes and choose the quantity you’re likely to use.

  • Spelt or vegan doesn’t mean allergen-free

    Spelt is a type of wheat. The spelt pretzels described here contain gluten-containing cereals, and sesame is an ingredient in Huober’s spelt and sesame variety.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and trace warnings on the current pack.

  • A pretzel snack isn’t automatically a whole dinner

    The products described are pretzel snacks or savoury nibbles. Their organic label doesn’t change the fact that you’ll need to plan the other foods for dinner separately.

    Before buying, decide whether you want to serve the pretzels as a snack or alongside other foods.

Brands to consider

REWE Bio

REWE sells spelt pretzels with salt under its organic brand.

  • For this variety, REWE lists inspection body code PL-EKO-04, as well as spelt and wholemeal spelt flour.
  • REWE’s nutritional information lists 3.7 g of salt per 100 g. The organic label and spelt ingredients don’t replace checking the salt content.

Huober

Huober offers several organic crunchy pretzels, including a classic variety and a spelt and sesame version.

  • The classic organic crunchy pretzel described by REWE carries code DE-ÖKO-001; dm describes the spelt and sesame variety as Naturland-certified.
  • Salt levels vary: REWE lists 4.9 g per 100 g for the classic variety, while dm lists 2.7 g per 100 g for the spelt and sesame variety. The spelt and sesame variety contains sesame.

dmBio

dmBio offers mini spelt pretzels without a salt topping as organic pretzels.

  • For the 125-g pack, dm lists 2.7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • No salt topping doesn’t mean salt-free: dm says the pretzels contain salt as well as spelt and barley.

Lorenz Saltletts

Lorenz’s classic Saltletts pretzels offer a point of comparison with the organic varieties mentioned, but they aren’t proof of organic certification.

  • Lorenz describes the pretzels as vegan and lists 3.5 g of salt per 100 g.
  • If organic is a must, check the organic label on the specific pack rather than assuming it from the brand or vegan claim.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if pretzels are organic from the packaging?

Look for the EU organic logo and inspection body code on the specific variety. The Consumer Advice Centre lists both as ways to identify packaged organic food; green packaging or a ‘vegan’ claim isn’t a substitute for organic labelling.

Are organic pretzels automatically lower in salt?

No, salt content depends on the variety. dm lists 2.7 g of salt per 100 g for its mini spelt pretzels, while REWE lists 4.9 g per 100 g for Huober’s organic crunchy pretzel. Compare the nutritional information on the pack.

Are spelt pretzels gluten-free or sesame-free?

Spelt is a type of wheat and isn’t gluten-free; whether a variety contains sesame depends on the product. The Huober crunchy spelt pretzel described by dm contains sesame. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.

How can pretzels fit into a student dinner?

The pretzels described can be served as a snack or crunchy side. If you want them to be part of a dinner, think about what other foods you’d like to eat with them rather than assuming the organic label makes them suitable as a complete meal.