For several people, packs of individual frozen pretzels are a good choice if you have the time and equipment to bake them. Mini pretzel shapes are better suited to a buffet with a range of toppings, while freshly baked individual pretzels are an option if you only want a few and don’t want to prepare them yourself. The key things to check are the actual pack size, the preparation instructions and the ingredients for the variety you choose.
If you want to serve warm pretzels to several people at a set time, you can plan around the number of pieces in a multipack of frozen pretzels. Bear in mind that the dough pieces need space and time to prepare. REWE and EDEKA stock suitable packs.
Pretzel sticks and rolls are worth considering for a buffet with small portions that can be topped. Ditsch offers these shapes as well as classic pretzels. Before buying, check which shapes and how many pieces are included in the pack.
If you only need a few pieces and don’t want to bake them, you can choose freshly baked individual pretzels. ALDI SÜD describes the MEINE BACKWELT pretzel as a bakery item sold individually. Check the ingredients for the product available in store.
There are three different ways to shop for weekend breakfast: a pack to bake at home, mini pretzel shapes for several portions, or freshly baked individual items.
A good choice if: You want to serve several warm pretzels at a planned breakfast time.
Bear in mind: The dough pieces need to be prepared according to the instructions on the pack.
A good choice if: Small sticks or rolls for different toppings matter more to you than whole pretzels.
Bear in mind: The number and shape you want depend on the pack actually available.
A good choice if: You need just a few pieces for breakfast straight away.
Bear in mind: For a larger group, you’ll need to plan for each piece individually.
| Criteria | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and shape | Number of pieces and shapes in the pack; for portions with toppings, check the size of the pieces too. | If I’m laying the table for several people, I want enough pieces in a shape that suits the breakfast I have planned. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quantity and serving format. |
| Preparation | Whether the product is ready to eat or needs baking, as well as the equipment and preparation time required. | If breakfast needs to start without any preparation, freshly baked products are an obvious choice. If I want warm, oven-baked pretzels, I can allow time for baking. Preparation is the deciding factor for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Current ingredients list and allergen information; for frozen products, check the details of any salt included in the pack too. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I need the details for the specific variety before choosing its shape or quantity. Checking the ingredients comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
You can’t tell a pretzel’s ingredients or allergens from its shape alone. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity highlights the labelling requirements for the 14 most common causes of allergies and intolerances.
Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the specific product. Look out for details such as wheat and soya, rather than assuming the same applies to every variety.
REWE Beste Wahl and EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG frozen pretzels are intended to be baked before eating. If you only take them out of the pack at breakfast time, you’ll still need to allow time to prepare them.
Read the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and allow for the preparation time and the equipment required. If you want something ready to eat straight away, freshly baked individual pretzels are an option instead.
EDEKA notes that online information may differ from the packaging. ALDI SÜD also says that products may vary depending on the supplier.
Before buying, check the actual pack size, ingredients and preparation instructions against what you need for breakfast.
Ditsch offers a range of pretzel shapes, including pretzels, sticks and rolls. Its range is worth considering if you’re planning a breakfast buffet with smaller pieces or options that can be topped.
REWE Beste Wahl offers frozen pretzel dough pieces to bake at home.
EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG offers a pack of frozen pretzels to bake at home.
ALDI SÜD describes a pack of frozen pretzels under GOLDÄHREN and a freshly baked individual pretzel under MEINE BACKWELT. These are two different options for a planned breakfast or something to eat straight away.
A pack of frozen pretzels is a good choice if you want to serve several warm pretzels at the same time and have enough time to bake them. REWE Beste Wahl lists eight dough pieces, while EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG lists ten. Check the number of pieces and preparation instructions against your breakfast plans.
The frozen dough pieces from REWE Beste Wahl and EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG are intended to be baked, not eaten straight from the pack. Follow the instructions for the variety you’ve bought; EDEKA requires its product to be thoroughly cooked.
No. The name ‘pretzel’ alone doesn’t guarantee that it’s vegan. ALDI SÜD labels its GOLDÄHREN frozen pretzels and MEINE BACKWELT individual pretzel as vegan; check the labelling on the product you’re actually buying.
What matters is the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pretzel, not its shape. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains the labelling requirements for the 14 most common causes of allergies and intolerances. Also check for any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack, or the information provided for individual items on sale.