When stocking up on organic salted pretzels, first check the organic certification and best-before date, then consider pack size and how much you’re likely to eat. Whether wholemeal, spelt with sesame or another recipe is right for you depends on the ingredients, salt content and allergen information on the specific pack.
If you’re planning to store several packs, you can check their organic status on the packaging by looking for the EU organic logo, the control body code and information about the origin of the agricultural raw materials. The European Commission describes this labelling as applying to pre-packed foods produced and sold as organic in the EU.
For snacks at home, in the office or for guests, wheat, barley malt, sesame and possible traces of sesame may all be important. The recipes described by Alnatura and dennree differ, so always check the specific pack.
If you plan to use several packs over a longer period, consider the best-before date alongside how much you’re likely to eat. For dry foods, the Verbraucherzentrale recommends storing them in a dry place in tightly sealed containers to protect them from moisture and pests.
Start by checking the labelling on the pack of organic salted pretzels. When deciding how many to buy, consider how much you’ll eat and how you’ll store them. The ingredients, allergens and salt content will help you choose a variety that suits the people who’ll be eating them.
| Criteria | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight and best-before date with how much you plan to eat; store opened pretzels in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. | If I’m planning to keep pretzels for several weeks, I only want to buy as many packs as we’re likely to eat. Around 31 % of consumers put this kind of stock planning first. |
| Organic certification | Check the pack for the EU organic logo, the control body code and information about the origin of the agricultural raw materials. | When buying organic products to keep in stock, I want to be able to check the certification for myself rather than relying on a general description. For around 23 % of consumers, this proof comes first. |
| Salt and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen and traces information, and the salt content per 100 g for the variety you’ve chosen. | If several people will be eating them, I need to know which cereal ingredients and sesame warnings are on the pack, and how much salt it contains. These details are the top priority for around 23 % of consumers. |
| Cereal recipe | Compare the type of cereal and stated wholegrain content of each variety; don’t assume spelt means gluten-free. | I’m looking for pretzels made with a particular wholegrain or spelt recipe, and want to know what’s in them before buying several packs. Around 15 % of consumers put this first. |
| Flavour | Choose between salted and sesame-topped varieties based on the preferences of the people who’ll be eating them. | If I’m buying a supply for guests or the whole household, I want to choose a variety people will enjoy. For around 8 % of consumers, flavour is the deciding factor. |
Organic certification doesn’t tell you whether a pretzel is suitable for someone with a particular allergy or how much salt it contains. The varieties described by Alnatura, HUOBER BREZEL and dennree contain gluten-containing cereals; depending on the recipe, sesame is either an ingredient or listed as a possible trace.
Before stocking up, read the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details for every variety you’re considering.
The individual packs described weigh 125 g, 150 g or 175 g. Weight alone won’t tell you whether the quantity suits your household or how long an opened pack will last.
Choose how many packs to buy based on how much you actually eat, and seal opened packs carefully.
Pretzels don’t automatically need to be thrown away once their best-before date has passed. However, moisture, an unusual smell or signs of pests are reasons not to eat them without checking them first.
Store your supply in a dry place in tightly sealed containers. Once the best-before date has passed, check the pack and its contents carefully.
Recipes and labelling can vary from pack to pack. Lorenz Snacks points out that the ingredients list on the specific pack is the one to follow.
Check the back of the current pack, especially if particular ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
Alnatura describes its wholemeal pretzels, made with 81 % wholemeal wheat flour, and spelt pretzels with sesame as organic varieties. Both of the individual packs described weigh 125 g.
HUOBER BREZEL says it bakes its range using ingredients from organic farming. The Swabian crunchy pretzels listed by Böttcher AG are an organic variety in a 175-g pack.
dennree describes its wheat mini pretzels as being made with Demeter wheat flour and sold in a 150-g pack.
According to the European Commission, pre-packed foods produced and sold as organic in the EU must carry the EU organic logo. Also check the control body code and the information about the origin of the agricultural raw materials on the pack.
No. The pretzels described contain gluten-containing cereals; Alnatura’s spelt pretzels contain sesame, while other varieties may list traces of sesame. Always check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack.
Keep dry pretzels protected from moisture and pests, and seal opened packs tightly. The Verbraucherzentrale recommends storing dry foods in tightly sealed containers.
No, the best-before date doesn’t automatically mean they should be thrown away. If they’ve been stored properly, check the packaging and contents once the date has passed; don’t eat the pretzels if you notice signs of pests or an unusual smell.
Compare the salt content per 100 g shown on the pack, and consider how much you’ll actually eat. dennree lists 6 g of salt per 100 g for its wheat mini pretzels described here; this figure doesn’t necessarily apply to other varieties.