Which pack is right for you?

Picnickers who need individual portions

If you want to take pretzels with you without having to split them up or deal with an open pack, a multipack with separate portions is one option. REWE stocks Lorenz Mini Pretzels in a 3 × 40 g pack.

Groups sharing a bag

If several people will be sharing, a 250-g bag gives you a quantity to enjoy together. These packs are listed for ja! at REWE and Gut & Günstig at EDEKA24. A dry, resealable container is handy for any leftovers.

Shoppers comparing ingredients and salt

If the type of grain, allergens or salt content will influence your choice, check the details on the specific pack. Huober spelt pretzels listed by REWE contain spelt, which is a type of wheat, so ‘spelt’ does not mean gluten-free.

What to look for when buying

First, decide whether everyone needs their own portion or whether a shared bag would work better for your picnic. Then compare the ingredients and nutrition information for the specific products.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Portions and transport Check the number and weight of the individual packs; the Lorenz multipack listed by REWE contains 3 × 40 g. I want to give everyone their own portion in the park without having to split up a bag. For around 42% of shoppers, individual portions are the main priority.
Sharing and leftovers Compare pack weights and take a clip or a dry, resealable container for any open bag. When we’re sharing snacks, I want to divide the portions as we like and take any leftovers with us. Around 33% of shoppers prioritise a bag they can share.
Ingredients, allergens and salt Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack; compare salt content using the nutrition information per 100 g. Before choosing pretzels for the group, I want to know which grains and allergens are listed and how much salt the product contains. For around 25% of shoppers, these checks come first.

Common misconceptions

  • Assuming ‘no salt topping’ means salt-free

    Huober spelt pretzels listed by REWE have no salt topping, but their nutrition information lists 2,8 g of salt per 100 g.

    Compare the salt content per 100 g and consider how much you actually plan to eat, rather than looking only at visible grains of salt.

  • Assuming spelt pretzels are gluten-free

    The Huober product is explicitly described as containing spelt, a type of wheat. Spelt alone is therefore no guarantee that a product is gluten-free.

    If you have specific dietary requirements, check the ingredients and allergen information for the particular product.

  • Packing a large bag without anything to protect the leftovers

    Gut & Günstig salted pretzels listed by EDEKA24 should be stored somewhere dry and protected from heat. An open bag won’t be as well sealed on a picnic blanket or in a rucksack.

    Take a bag clip or a dry, airtight container in case there are any leftovers.

    You’ll need to carry an extra container with you and take it home again after the picnic.

  • Treating a butter pretzel like a dry pretzel snack

    Ditsch’s individually wrapped 70-g butter pretzel is brushed with salted butter; Ditsch says it needs to be thawed before eating.

    Before a longer stay in the park, check the thawing and storage instructions for the specific butter pretzel. If you don’t want to plan around this, choose a pretzel product that can be stored dry.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Lorenz Saltletts

REWE lists Lorenz Mini Pretzels in a 3 × 40-g multipack for taking on the go, as well as in a 150-g bag.

  • The multipack contains three separate portions for when you’re out and about.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, especially if you’re choosing a snack for several people.

Ditsch

Ditsch describes its individually wrapped, ready-baked 70-g butter pretzel as an alternative to dry pretzel snacks.

  • The butter pretzel comes individually wrapped.
  • It is brushed with salted butter, and Ditsch says it needs to be thawed before eating. Information and nutrition values for other Ditsch pretzels may not apply to this one.

ja! (REWE)

REWE lists ja! Mini Pretzels in a 250-g bag.

  • The bag is handy for sharing at a picnic; REWE lists the mini pretzels as containing 3,7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The ingredients list includes wheat flour. Before sharing, check the allergen and ‘may contain’ information on the pack too.

Gut & Günstig (EDEKA)

EDEKA24 lists Gut & Günstig salted pretzels in a 250-g bag.

  • The nutrition information on EDEKA24 lists 4,5 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product contains wheat. Check the allergen information on the pack and follow the storage instructions to keep the pretzels dry and protected from heat.

SUN SNACKS (ALDI Nord)

ALDI Nord lists SUN SNACKS salted pretzels in a 250-g bag.

  • This pack size is suitable if several people will be sharing from one bag.
  • Check the ingredients, allergen and nutrition information on the specific pack before choosing.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Are individual portions or a large bag more practical for a picnic in the park?

Individual portions are a good fit if everyone needs their own snack; a larger bag is an option if you want to share. REWE lists Lorenz Mini Pretzels in a 3 × 40 g pack and ja! Mini Pretzels in a 250-g bag. If you choose a large bag, plan how you’ll seal any leftovers to keep them dry.

What should I bear in mind when taking a butter pretzel on a picnic?

Check the instructions for the specific butter pretzel before taking it along for a longer outing. Ditsch’s individually wrapped 70-g butter pretzel is brushed with salted butter, and Ditsch says it needs to be thawed before eating. Also check the storage instructions on the pack you buy.

Are spelt pretzels gluten-free?

Spelt pretzels are not gluten-free just because they contain spelt. The Huober product listed by REWE is explicitly described as containing spelt, a type of wheat. If you have specific dietary requirements, check the information on the particular product.

How do I compare the salt content of different pretzels?

Compare the salt content per 100 g, then take your planned portion into account. REWE lists ja! Mini Pretzels as containing 3,7 g of salt per 100 g and Huober spelt pretzels with no salt topping as containing 2,8 g per 100 g; EDEKA24 lists Gut & Günstig salted pretzels as containing 4,5 g per 100 g. Visible salt topping alone doesn’t tell you the total salt content.