Fans of bold flavours
If you fancy a sweet and savoury, smoky or spicy snack in the afternoon, check the type of snack as well as its flavour name. Lorenz uses these descriptions for Crunchips, which are crisps rather than flavoured pretzels.
Which pretzel snacks are right for you?
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
If certain ingredients are important to your choice, check the details on the specific pack. The salted pretzels described here contain wheat; other ingredients and precautionary allergen statements vary by product.
Shoppers keeping an eye on portion size and salt
If you want to take the amount you eat and the salt content into account for your afternoon snack, compare similar pretzel products using their nutritional information per 100 g, then factor in your portion. The flavour description alone doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want ready-seasoned pretzels or plain pretzels to pair with something yourself. The information on the pack can then help you compare products of the same type.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Flavour and type of snack | Does the product name actually say pretzels or lye-baked pretzels? Does the stated seasoning match the flavour you’re looking for? | If I specifically want a seasoned pretzel, I don’t want to mistake crisps or a dip for pretzels. Around 40% of shoppers prioritise flavour and a snack that suits them. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any precautionary allergen statements on the current pack. | If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, the flavour name alone isn’t enough to help me decide. Ingredients and allergens are a priority for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Salt and nutritional information | For similar products, compare the nutritional information per 100 g, particularly the salt content, and take your portion into account. | If I snack on pretzels in the afternoon, I want to assess salt and portion size separately from flavour. Salt and nutritional information are the main priority for around 30% of shoppers. |
Common selection mistakes
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Mistaking seasoned crisps for flavoured pretzels
Lorenz describes Honey-BBQ, Western Style and Oriental Style Crunchips as crisps. EDEKA and REWE classic salted pretzels are a different type of snack; a similar flavour preference doesn’t make them interchangeable.
Check the product name before comparing, and where possible compare nutritional information for products of the same type.
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Assuming ‘classic’ means low in salt
You can’t tell how salty a plain pretzel is from its name. The nutritional information for that product and how much you eat are what matter.
Compare the salt content per 100 g of similar pretzels, then take the portion you eat into account.
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Relying only on the online image
Recipes and pack labels can change. Lorenz notes that different labels may be available at the same time for a limited period; EDEKA also warns that online information may differ from the packaging.
Use online information to help narrow down your options, but always check the label on the specific pack, especially for ingredients and allergens.
Brands and product ranges to help you choose
These examples help you tell seasoned crisps, classic salted pretzels and information on product pages apart. They’re not all examples of flavoured pretzels.
Lorenz
Lorenz offers Crunchips in flavours including Honey-BBQ, Western Style and Oriental Style. These flavours are for crisps, not pretzel snacks.
- Lorenz product pages give flavour descriptions and pack information for the different crisp varieties.
- These crisp varieties aren’t a direct comparison with salted pretzels.
GUT&GÜNSTIG
EDEKA sells classic salted pretzels with sea salt under its GUT&GÜNSTIG brand, in its long-life pretzel range.
- The EDEKA product page lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
- The salted pretzels described aren’t a ready-seasoned variety; the information on the pack is still the best guide when choosing.
Snackline
REWE lists Snackline Mini Pretzels as classic salted pretzels.
- The REWE product page lists ingredients, nutritional information and possible traces of allergens.
- You’d need to choose a dip or extra seasoning separately; the mini pretzels aren’t described as a flavoured variety.
MAYKA
REWE sells MAYKA Mini Pretzels as long-life lye-baked pretzels.
- The REWE product page provides ingredients and nutritional information for this variety.
- The mini pretzels described aren’t listed as a flavoured variety.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI Nord lists salted pretzels in its SUN SNACKS own-brand range.
- The range overview can help you find salted pretzels.
- To check the ingredients and allergens in a specific pack, you’ll need to read its own label.
Pretzels and pretzel sticks at Joybuy
This selection includes sesame pretzels as well as classic salted pretzels and pretzel sticks. If you’re looking for a boldly seasoned variety rather than a pretzel to pair with something, check the flavour information on the relevant pack.
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Alnatura Organic Spelt Pretzels with Sesame, 125 g
An option if you’re looking for pretzels with sesame as well as salt. If you have a sesame allergy, it’s particularly important to check the ingredients; for an extra flavour, check the specific pack.
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Lorenz Saltletts Salted Pretzels, 200 g
A classic salted pretzel if you’d like to add a dip of your choice. If you’re after ready-seasoned pretzels instead, check the product name and ingredients on the pack.
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Jeden Tag Salted Pretzel Sticks, 250 g
A salted pretzel stick option for the afternoon, whether you’d like to enjoy them on their own or pair them with something. Check the pack for details of any additional flavouring and allergens.
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Alnatura Organic Wholegrain Salted Pretzels, 125 g
A wholegrain salted pretzel if that’s what you’re looking for and you’d like to choose your own dip. Check the current pack to see whether the ingredients, allergens and salt content suit you.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell a flavoured pretzel from another seasoned snack?
Check the product name and ingredients list: the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you that it’s a pretzel. For example, Lorenz uses savoury flavour names for Crunchips, which are crisps.
What does a ‘may contain’ allergen statement mean?
A voluntary precautionary allergen statement indicates that accidental cross-contamination is possible, not that the named ingredient is definitely present. When choosing a product, check the current ingredients list and precautionary allergen statements on the specific pack; the German Food Federation explains these labels separately.
How do I compare salted pretzels with seasoned snacks?
Start by comparing products of the same type using their nutritional information per 100 g, particularly salt and energy. Germany’s consumer advice centres point out that even the Nutri-Score, where shown, is only useful for comparing products within the same category or with the same intended use. The ingredients list and nutrition table provide separate information.
What should I check if a food product is recalled?
Check the product name, brand, batch number and, if applicable, best-before date against your pack. The food alert platform run by the federal and state governments publishes official alerts for Germany.