Who needs to take extra care when choosing?

People who need to avoid gluten strictly

For your picnic, look for a clear “gluten-free” label on the specific pack. According to EUR-Lex, a finished product carrying this label must contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg.

Households with other allergen requirements

If you also need to consider allergens such as soya or sesame, check the ingredients list and precautionary allergen information separately from the gluten label. For Schär Salinis, the manufacturer lists soy lecithin and possible traces of sesame.

Hosts catering for a mixed group

If your guests have different dietary requirements, separate packs with clear labelling can make things easier. Traditional wheat-based pretzel sticks are not a substitute for a snack labelled gluten-free.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide whether the pretzel snack needs to be labelled gluten-free. Then check for any other relevant allergens, and only after that consider pack size and serving the snacks separately.

What you need What to check when buying Who it matters to
Avoiding gluten Look for “gluten-free” on the pack; if you buy online, check the details against the pack you receive. If I need to avoid gluten strictly at a picnic, I want an explicitly labelled option rather than simply a vegan snack. For around 42% of consumers, reliable gluten avoidance is the top priority when buying.
Other allergens Check the ingredients list, any declared allergens and possible traces on the specific pack. If soya or sesame also matters to my guests, I need to check both separately for the snack I choose. Around 33% of consumers prioritise checking for other allergens.
Separate picnic options Compare pack sizes and labelling; keep snacks for different dietary requirements separate. For a mixed picnic group, I want to be able to tell the suitable packs apart easily and plan how much I need. For around 25% of consumers, keeping options separate is the main consideration.

Which mistakes can you avoid?

  • Assuming “vegan” means “gluten-free”

    Lorenz describes Saltletts Sticks as vegan, but the ingredients list shows that they contain wheat flour and barley malt extract.

    If you need to avoid gluten, look first for an explicit “gluten-free” label.

  • Reading only the front of the pack

    A gluten-free label does not automatically tell you whether other allergens are present. According to the manufacturer, Schär Salinis contain soy lecithin and may contain traces of sesame.

    Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen information on the pack you actually buy for each guest.

  • Relying on online information without checking

    EDEKA notes that product information may differ from the details on the pack.

    Before serving, compare the information with the pack you have received.

  • Choosing one large pack for everyone

    According to the product page, EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels contain wheat flour and wheat starch; possible traces of milk are also listed.

    Keep a suitably labelled gluten-free option separate from any traditional pretzels you serve.

Relevant brands and product ranges

Schär

Schär’s Salinis are small salted pretzels for anyone looking for a pretzel-shaped snack labelled gluten-free.

  • Schär and REWE list Salinis as gluten-free; REWE specifies a 60-g pack.
  • According to Schär, Salinis contain soy lecithin and may contain traces of sesame. The gluten-free label does not replace the need to check for other allergens.

REWE frei von

The own-brand range includes gluten-free pretzel sticks and pretzel rods as alternatives if small pretzels are not essential.

  • REWE lists products including REWE frei von organic gluten-free pretzel sticks.
  • If you have other allergen requirements, check the information for the specific variety and pack.

Alnavit

Alnavit is another brand to consider for different types of savoury snacks if the pretzel shape is not essential.

  • REWE lists Alnavit organic rosemary and sea salt mini grissini as a gluten-free alternative.
  • Mini grissini are not salted pretzels; check the specific pack separately for any other relevant allergens.

Lorenz / Saltletts

Saltletts Sticks are a conventional salted snack for guests who do not need to avoid gluten or wheat.

  • Lorenz describes Saltletts Sticks as vegan and lists 75 g and 150 g bags.
  • According to Lorenz, the sticks contain wheat flour and barley malt extract; they may also contain sesame.

EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG

These traditional salted pretzels come in a 250-g pack, making them an option for picnic groups without gluten or wheat requirements.

  • EDEKA lists a 250-g pack size for its salted pretzels.
  • According to EDEKA, they contain wheat flour and wheat starch and may contain traces of milk; always follow the information on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gluten-free” mean on a pretzel snack?

According to EUR-Lex, a food labelled this way must contain no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg of finished product. If you need to avoid gluten strictly, check the label on the specific pack and look out for any other ingredients relevant to you.

Is “vegan” enough if you need to avoid gluten or wheat?

No. Lorenz labels Saltletts Sticks as vegan, but lists wheat flour and barley malt extract among the ingredients. A vegan label does not mean a product is free from gluten or wheat.

Is a gluten-free pretzel snack free from other allergens?

Not necessarily. Schär lists soy lecithin as an ingredient in Salinis and says they may contain traces of sesame. So check the ingredients list and precautionary allergen information on the pack for all allergens relevant to your picnic guests.

How should I store packaged pretzel snacks until the picnic?

For Schär Salinis, REWE recommends storing them in a dry place at room temperature. For other pretzel snacks, follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.