If you’re packing snacks for several days out, a multipack with individually wrapped mini pretzels is handy because you won’t need to decant them from a large bag. A larger bag is better for sharing or portioning yourself. A soft pretzel is another option if you can allow time for it to defrost or heat through. Whichever you choose, check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details on the specific pack.
If you’re packing a snack for work, school or a day out, individually wrapped portions are easy to take with you without needing to decant them. For example, REWE sells a multipack containing three 40-g bags of mini pretzels.
Larger bags are a good choice for sharing or keeping in the cupboard. REWE, EDEKA and ALDI SÜD list examples in 250-g and 300-g packs, so you can help yourself to as much as you need.
If you need to avoid wheat or other allergens, check the labelling on the product you choose. REWE sells a 60-g pack of Schär Salinis labelled gluten-free and wheat-free. Even so, it’s important to check the other ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
First decide whether you want pretzels to take with you individually, share with others or prepare as a soft pretzel. Then check the label on the pack format that suits you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning and taking them with you | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each portion; ‘mini’ alone doesn’t mean they’re individually wrapped. | If I’m preparing snacks for several days, I want to pack a bag for each day without decanting. Around 33% of consumers prioritise individually wrapped portions when making this choice. |
| Quantity for sharing | Compare the pack weight and storage instructions for after opening. | If I’m sharing a snack, I want to choose how much to put out. For around 27% of consumers, sharing or stocking up is the main priority. |
| Soft pretzels | Check whether the pretzel is ready to eat or needs to be defrosted or heated. | A soft pretzel matters more to me than a ready-to-eat crunchy snack, and I can allow time to prepare it. This is a priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients, allergens and salt | Check the ingredients list, allergen and ‘may contain’ information, and salt per 100 g and, if available, per portion. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or compare salt content, the labelling on the specific pack will guide my choice. Around 20% of consumers put this check first. |
Mini pretzels come in both larger bags and individually wrapped portions. If you buy a large bag, you’ll need to divide it up yourself for several days out.
Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each portion, not just the size of the pretzels.
The gluten-free Schär Salinis pack listed by REWE contains soya lecithin and may contain traces of sesame. So gluten-free labelling doesn’t answer every allergen question.
If you have allergies, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ information on the pack you’re actually buying.
A figure per 100 g refers to a different quantity from one given per portion. The amount of salt in your snack also depends on how much you eat.
Start by comparing the figures per 100 g, then take your intended portion size into account.
According to Ditsch, its 150-g soft pretzel can be left to defrost at room temperature for around 60 minutes or heated in a fan oven at 180 °C for 4 to 6 minutes. This preparation time is important if you’re planning a spontaneous snack.
Before packing it, check the preparation instructions for the product you’ve chosen and allow enough time.
Ditsch lists a 150-g soft pretzel that needs to be defrosted or heated. It’s a different option for a snack from dry mini pretzels in a bag.
REWE lists several different pretzel pack formats: a 3 x 40-g multipack, a 60-g pack of Schär Salinis and a 300-g bag of mini pretzels.
EDEKA lists GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels in a 250-g bag, for a snack where you portion them out yourself.
ALDI SÜD lists a 250-g bag of SUNSNACKS salted pretzels with sea salt.
Lidl’s bakery offers freshly baked bread and pastries. If you’d rather have baked goods than a packaged crunchy snack, check what’s available in store.
A multipack with individually wrapped portions is a good choice if you want to take a bag with you on different days without decanting. REWE lists Lorenz Saltletts Mini Brezel as a multipack containing three 40-g bags. Also check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information.
Yes, if you want to take out the amount you need yourself. The bags listed contain 250 g or 300 g; follow the storage instructions on the specific pack after opening.
No. The size of a pretzel tells you nothing about its ingredients or labelling. The Lorenz multipack listed by REWE contains wheat and barley malt extract. Schär Salinis is labelled gluten-free and wheat-free, but contains soya lecithin and may contain traces of sesame.
Read the ingredients list and the allergen and ‘may contain’ information on the specific pack. The Verbraucherzentrale highlights ingredients and allergens as important information on packaged foods. Product names such as ‘salted pretzels’ are no substitute for checking the label.
Start by comparing the salt figures per 100 g, so you’re comparing different pack sizes on the same basis. An additional figure per portion can help you work out how much salt is in the amount you actually plan to eat.