For regular children’s tea times, packaged salted or mini pretzels are a handy store-cupboard option, and you can compare pack sizes by price per kilo. A fresh pretzel from the bakery counter is a good choice if you’re serving it straight away. Frozen pretzels can be baked as needed, but you’ll need to allow time for preparation. Whichever type you choose, check the salt content and allergen information for the specific product.
If you’re planning pretzels for several tea times, you can compare the pack weight, price per kilo and storage instructions for packaged salted and mini pretzels. REWE recommends storing ja! mini pretzels in a dry place.
If you want to compare ingredients and nutritional values, check the salt per 100 g and the allergen and may-contain information for the specific product. The terms ‘children’s pretzel’ and ‘vegan’ don’t replace this information.
Fresh pretzels from the bakery counter are an option if you’re having tea soon after shopping. Frozen pretzels offer another choice if you can allow time to defrost and bake them before serving.
First, decide whether you need a long-life snack, a pretzel that’s ready to serve straight away or one you can bake at home. Then compare the details that matter for that type of product and your family.
A good choice if: You want to buy a snack that can be stored in a dry place for regular tea times.
Consider: Price per kilo helps you compare similar packaged products, but salt levels and allergen information may vary.
A good choice if: You want to serve the pretzels soon, without baking them yourself.
Consider: Without the weight of each pretzel, you can’t directly compare the price per item with the price per kilo of packaged pretzels.
A good choice if: You want to bake pretzels as needed and can fit the preparation into your plans before tea time.
Consider: The product described by EDEKA needs to be defrosted, baked and cooked through completely.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Comparable quantities and storage | For similar packaged pretzels, check the weight, price per kilo and storage instructions. To compare bakery-counter pretzels by price per kilo, you’ll also need the weight of each one. | When I’m planning snacks for several tea times, I want to compare quantities and know how to store the pack. This is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Salt, ingredients and allergens | Check the salt per 100 g, ingredients, highlighted allergens and may-contain information for the specific product. | At home, the information on the pack determines which pretzel is suitable; the product name alone isn’t enough for me. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Serving and preparation | Choose between a product that’s ready to serve and frozen pretzels that need time to defrost and bake. Follow the preparation instructions for frozen products. | If tea time is coming up soon, I want to know whether there’s still time to bake the pretzels. Around 30% of consumers put the serving situation first. |
The price of a fresh pretzel from the bakery counter and the price per kilo of salted pretzels relate to different quantities. Without the weight of the bakery-counter pretzel, you can’t compare the quantities directly.
Compare similar packaged pretzels by price per kilo. To compare them with bakery-counter pretzels, you’ll also need the weight of each one.
Huober children’s pretzels are sold without salt sprinkled on top, but REWE states that they contain 2.8 g of salt per 100 g.
When comparing salt levels, check the nutritional information per 100 g rather than judging by the visible grains of salt.
A vegan product description doesn’t tell you about every allergen. ALDI SÜD describes its pretzel as vegan, but you should still check the allergen information for the specific product.
For packaged pretzels, check the ingredients and allergen information. For loose pretzels from the bakery counter, ask in store for details about the product on offer.
The frozen pretzels described by EDEKA need to be defrosted and baked. EDEKA advises that they should only be eaten once fully cooked through.
Check the preparation instructions before tea time. If there isn’t enough time, choose a pretzel that’s ready to eat.
Packaged salted pretzels for stocking up.
A pretzel from the bakery counter, ready to serve soon after buying.
Mini pretzels in a 250-g pack for a snack stash that can be stored in a dry place.
Small spelt pretzels sold as a children’s product without salt sprinkled on top.
Freshly baked pretzels from the shop, ready to eat soon after buying.
The price per kilo lets you compare quantities of similar packaged pretzels. Also consider whether the pack size suits your planned tea times. You can only compare a bakery-counter pretzel on the same basis if you know its weight.
No. ‘Without salt topping’ doesn’t describe the total salt content. REWE states that Huober children’s pretzels contain 2.8 g of salt per 100 g. For other products, check their individual nutritional information.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pretzel. For packaged products, this includes any may-contain warnings. For loose pretzels from the bakery counter, you can ask in store for product information. The products described here have different allergen details.
For the frozen pretzels described by EDEKA, defrosting isn’t enough: they must then be baked and cooked through completely. Allow time according to the instructions on the pack you buy.