For a stash of dry snacks
You want to keep salted pretzels handy, ready to eat without any preparation. Check whether your chosen pack should be stored in a dry place and how much it contains.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you have gluten or allergen requirements
You may need to avoid wheat or take account of possible traces of other allergens, for example. Check the labelling on every pack; the shape of the snack alone won’t tell you whether it’s suitable.
If you’re comparing salt content
You want to know how much salt your chosen snack contains. The figure per 100 g makes it easy to compare packs; your portion size also determines how much salt you actually eat.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want a snack you can eat straight from the cupboard or whether a frozen soft pretzel suits the occasion. Then check the information on the specific pack.
| What to check | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Ready to eat and storage | Check the storage instructions and preparation details. | I want a snack I can eat without defrosting or heating; around 36% of consumers prioritise convenience and easy storage. |
| Salt content | Compare the salt per 100 g and the portion you’ll actually eat. | When I eat salted pretzels, I want to understand their salt content in the context of everything else I eat. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Gluten and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings; if necessary, look for an explicit gluten-free label. | I need a pack whose labelling meets my gluten or allergen requirements; around 21% of consumers put this check first. |
| A warm soft pretzel | Check you have room in the freezer, along with the defrosting or heating instructions. | For my occasion, I’d prefer a soft pretzel I can heat rather than a ready-to-eat savoury snack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this type of preparation. |
Common misconceptions
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All pretzels are equally suitable for stocking up
Dry mini pretzels and frozen soft pretzels need different storage and handling. Ditsch says that some of its frozen soft pretzels need to be defrosted or heated before eating.
Before comparing products, decide whether you want a ready-to-eat savoury snack or a pretzel to defrost or heat.
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The shape of a pretzel tells you how much salt it contains
A mini pretzel isn’t lower in salt than pretzel sticks just because of its shape. What matters is the nutritional information for the individual recipe.
Compare the salt per 100 g and take into account how much you actually plan to eat.
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You can tell which allergens are present from the product name
The GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzel sticks listed by EDEKA contain wheat. Some other salted pretzel products may also contain traces of additional allergens.
Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on every pack. If you need gluten-free pretzels, look for an explicit gluten-free label.
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The online image replaces the information on the pack
ALDI SÜD notes that the nutritional information for SUNSNACKS pretzel sticks may vary between suppliers.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you actually buy.
Brands to consider
Ditsch
Ditsch sells soft pretzels to defrost or heat, as well as filled pretzel snacks.
- For some of its soft pretzels, Ditsch gives the weight per pretzel and preparation instructions.
- Ingredients vary by product: according to Ditsch, its tomato and cheese pretzel snack contains wheat and milk.
GUT&GÜNSTIG
EDEKA’s own-brand range includes classic pretzel sticks in a 250-g pack.
- EDEKA states that this product contains 4,5 g of salt per 100 g.
- The product information lists wheat as an allergen; check the labelling on the pack you choose.
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REWE’s own-brand range includes pretzel sticks with sea salt in a 250-g pack.
- REWE states that this product contains 4,6 g of salt per 100 g.
- The ingredients include wheat; according to REWE, traces of sesame may be present.
SUNSNACKS
ALDI SÜD sells pretzel sticks under this own brand in a 250-g pack.
- ALDI SÜD’s product information states that the salt equivalent is 6,76 g per 100 g.
- ALDI SÜD notes that there may be different suppliers; the nutritional information on the pack you buy is what matters.
Hammermühle
Hammermühle offers organic pretzel sticks in portion-sized packs, explicitly labelled gluten-free.
- The gluten-free label gives you a clear point of reference when choosing.
- Check the ingredients, other allergen information and nutritional values separately; ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t indicate a particular salt content.
Salted pretzels for your snack stash
This selection includes pretzel sticks and mini pretzels for a snack stash that doesn’t need baking. Factors to consider when choosing between them include the shape you prefer, pack size and the information on each individual pack.
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Jeden Tag pretzel sticks 250 g
Pretzel sticks are a good option if you’d prefer sticks to mini pretzels for your snack stash.
Pack size: 250 g. Check the salt per 100 g, allergen information and storage instructions on the pack when making your choice.
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Lorenz Saltletts mini salted pretzels 150 g
Mini salted pretzels are a good option if you’d prefer this shape to sticks for your snack stash.
Pack size: 150 g. Before buying, compare the salt per 100 g, ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are regular pretzel sticks gluten-free?
No. The classic GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzel sticks listed by EDEKA contain wheat. If you need gluten-free salted pretzels, choose a pack explicitly labelled gluten-free and also check the ingredients and allergen information.
How should I store salted pretzels?
Follow the storage instructions for the specific product. For dry pretzel sticks, pay particular attention to the storage information on the pack. Frozen soft pretzels, on the other hand, come with instructions for freezing, defrosting and, where applicable, heating.
How do I compare the salt content of different packs?
First compare the salt per 100 g, then take your actual portion into account. The guideline of up to 6 g of table salt a day given by the German Nutrition Society refers to your total daily intake, not to a single snack.
Which pack information is important for allergens?
For packaged salted pretzels, check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you actually buy. The Verbraucherzentrale explains that labelling requirements differ for packaged and unpackaged foods; a category description or product image is no substitute for checking the specific label.