For a larger New Year’s Eve gathering, a pack with a clearly stated total weight is a sensible choice; smaller multipacks are better if you want to serve the pretzels in portions. As well as the weight, consider the packaging and the ingredients in the exact product you buy. If guests need gluten-free pretzels or have to avoid certain allergens, check the label on every pack rather than assuming the shape of the pretzel tells you whether it is suitable.
When several people will be sharing the snacks, the total quantity matters, as does how easy the pack is to open and serve. A 300 g tin and a 400 g pack divided into smaller portions are two different ways to provide snacks for your guests.
For guests with dietary requirements, you’ll need a suitably labelled alternative and should check the ingredients and any precautionary allergen information on the specific pack. Even pretzels labelled gluten-free may contain other ingredients that are relevant to your guests.
You can open a multipack as you go. But the total weight matters: three 40 g packs add up to 120 g, so they won’t necessarily replace a larger snack pack for a bigger gathering.
First decide how much you want to provide for your gathering and whether you’d like to open packs as needed. Then check the ingredients and nutritional information for the products you’re considering.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and packaging | Compare the total weight in g and how the pack is divided. | If lots of guests will be helping themselves, I want to provide enough pretzels without relying on the word ‘sharing’ on the pack. For around 27% of consumers, planning the quantity is the main priority. |
| Gluten and allergens | Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any precautionary allergen information on every pack you buy. | If someone needs a gluten-free option or has to avoid certain allergens, the right labelling matters more than pack size. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients list and the salt content per 100 g for the same product. | I want to know what’s in the specific pretzels and how much salt is listed in their nutritional information. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this when choosing. |
| Shape and serving | Choose between pretzels, pretzel sticks, mixed shapes and smaller individual packs. | If you want to offer different shapes at the snack table or open packs as you go, ease of serving matters more than having one large bag. This is the deciding factor for a further 20% of consumers. |
The classic Lorenz and HUOBER products covered here contain wheat and barley malt extract. Even a gluten-free alternative may contain other ingredients or carry precautionary allergen information that matters.
For guests with dietary requirements, check the label on the pack you’ve actually bought and keep a suitably labelled alternative separate.
A multipack of 3 × 40 g contains 120 g in total; the mixed tins and larger pretzel packs described contain 300 g and 400 g respectively. The fact that a pack is designed for sharing doesn’t tell you how much you’ll need.
Compare the total weight with the size of your gathering and the other snacks you plan to serve.
Ingredients and labelling can vary between products and recipes. Lorenz and EDEKA advise customers to check the information on the product packaging.
Before serving, check the ingredients, allergens, weight and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought.
Classic salted pretzels and mini pretzels in a range of pack formats.
Large organic pretzels in a 400 g pack, divided into pairs.
Salinis salted pretzels, including a 60 g pack and a 150 g Big Pack.
Pretzel sticks and pretzels together in a 300 g tin.
Classic salted pretzels in a 250 g pack.
This selection includes salted pretzels and pretzel crackers for your snack table, as well as smaller packs to add variety. Compare the weight of each product with the size of your gathering: a single 125 g, 150 g or 200 g pack isn’t the same as a 300 g tin or a 400 g pack.
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A classic pretzel option if you’d like to serve 200 g for everyone to share. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy before offering it to guests with dietary requirements.
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A pretzel cracker option if you’d like to offer a different snack shape alongside traditional salted pretzels. Check the pack to see how it’s packaged and which ingredients and allergen information are relevant to your guests.
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The smaller pretzel shape is a good choice if you’d rather serve mini pretzels than larger individual ones. The 150 g bag isn’t a multipack with separate portions to open as you go, so check the allergen information on the specific pack.
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An extra pretzel option if you’d like to serve spelt and sesame. The pack contains 125 g; spelt is a type of wheat, so these pretzels aren’t a gluten-free alternative.
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Another pretzel option if you’d like to add wholegrain salted pretzels to your snack table. The pack contains 125 g; check the ingredients and allergen information, particularly if any guests need to avoid wheat or sesame.
Not necessarily: the classic Lorenz and HUOBER salted pretzels described here contain wheat and barley malt extract. If you need a gluten-free option, look for an explicit gluten-free label on the specific pack; Schär describes its Salinis as gluten-free.
Yes. Under the labelling rules explained by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs, the 14 most common causes of allergies and intolerances must be listed as ingredients. Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving.
No. Lebensmittelklarheit distinguishes between allergenic ingredients that have been deliberately added, which must be labelled, and possible traces caused by contamination. If guests have dietary requirements, check both types of information on the specific pack.
No. The information on the pack you’ve bought is what matters when choosing and serving the product. Lorenz notes that labelling may change when a recipe is updated; EDEKA also points out that online information may differ from the packaging.