If you’re planning several lunch breaks at home, a multipack of frozen pretzels is a convenient option, provided you have freezer space, an oven and time to bake them. If you only need one for a quick break, you could choose a freshly baked pretzel instead. The key things to consider are how many you’ll actually need, how long they take to prepare, and the ingredients, allergen and salt information for the specific product.
If you plan several lunch breaks at home in advance, you can bake frozen pretzels as and when you need them. REWE offers a pack of eight dough pieces, while EDEKA explains how to bake individual pretzels from one of its frozen ranges. You’ll need freezer space and time to bake each batch.
If you only fancy a pretzel with lunch now and then, pack size isn’t the only thing to consider. Think about how many you’ll actually use and whether you can store the rest.
If you need to keep an eye on allergens or salt, check the labelling for the exact product. EDEKA lists cereals containing gluten and wheat for its listed pretzels; other allergen information varies by product.
First decide whether you want to stock up on several pretzels or have one that’s ready to eat without baking. Then check the preparation instructions and the labelling for the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and storage | Compare the number of pretzels and net weight with your planned lunch breaks, and check you have enough freezer space. | I want to have several pretzels ready, but I don’t want to open a pack if I can’t use the rest. This need to stock up is a priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Preparation time | Check whether the pretzel is ready to eat or needs to be thawed and baked according to the instructions. | I don’t want to have to use the oven during a short lunch break. Around 30% of consumers prioritise having an individual portion ready quickly. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients list, allergen information and salt content per 100 g for the specific product. | When choosing a pretzel, I need to know what it contains and how much salt it has. This information is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A larger number of pretzels only helps if you can store them and use them for your planned lunch breaks. REWE’s frozen pack contains eight dough pieces, weighing 770 g in total.
Before you buy, compare the number of pretzels with how many you’ll use and the space you have in your freezer.
The EDEKA frozen pretzels described need to thaw slightly before baking. Remember to include the oven’s preheating time in your total preparation time.
Read the instructions on the specific pack before planning to have frozen pretzels during a short break.
When planning a meal, consider the product’s stated salt content alongside any salty toppings. Ditsch lists a salt content of 2.02 g per 100 g for its 100 g pretzel; this figure doesn’t apply to other varieties.
Compare the salt content of each pretzel and consider how much of the included salt and which toppings you’ll use.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between pretzels. EDEKA lists cereals containing gluten and wheat for its listed products, as well as other allergens depending on the variety.
Check the information on the exact pack you’re buying. If you’re buying loose pretzels, ask for the allergen information in store.
REWE offers a 770 g frozen pack of eight pretzel dough pieces to bake at home, with pretzel salt included.
EDEKA lists frozen pretzels with preparation instructions and also sells pretzels under its GUT&GÜNSTIG brand.
Ditsch offers freshly baked pretzels as well as varieties that you can bake at home.
ALDI SÜD sells a pretzel in its stores.
A multipack is a good choice if you’re planning to have pretzels over several lunch breaks and can store them. Compare the number of pretzels and the net weight with how many you’ll actually use. With frozen products, you’ll also need freezer space and time to bake them.
With the frozen variety described by EDEKA, you can take out as many as you need. EDEKA recommends leaving the pretzels to thaw at room temperature for about ten minutes before salting and baking them; follow the instructions on other products.
Check the allergen information for the specific product instead of assuming it has the same ingredients as another pretzel. EDEKA lists cereals containing gluten and wheat for some of its varieties; other information may differ depending on the recipe. If you’re buying loose pretzels, ask for the allergen information in store.
First compare the salt content per 100 g, then take into account the portion size and any pretzel salt or toppings you use. Ditsch lists 2.02 g of salt per 100 g for its 100 g pretzel; for other varieties, check their own nutritional information.