Which pack is right for you?

Families packing several lunchboxes

If you need separate portions for siblings or different school days, individual packs save you having to portion them out in the morning. Lorenz and REWE sell Saltletts Mini Pretzels in a multipack of 3 × 40 g.

Households buying to share or stock up

If you want to portion out pretzels at home or serve them for everyone to share, you could choose a larger bag. For individual lunchboxes, remember to allow for the amount you’ll need and how to store the bag once opened.

Shoppers with specific dietary requirements

For you, ingredients and allergen information matter more than pack size. If you specifically need a gluten-free option, check that the exact pack is labelled accordingly.

What should you look for when buying?

If you have specific dietary requirements, check the pack label first. Then think about your school-morning routine: do you need individually wrapped portions, or would a large bag that you portion out yourself do the job?

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Portioning Check the number and weight of the individual packs: Lorenz’s Saltletts multipack contains 3 × 40 g. If you’re packing several lunchboxes in the morning, you’ll want portions you can hand out without repacking. This is a priority for around 36% of shoppers.
School lunch Plan to include pretzels as one part of the lunchbox, along with a drink and other foods. If you’re putting together a lunchbox, you won’t want to pack only a salty snack. This is a top priority for around 29% of shoppers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information, and check whether the exact pack is explicitly labelled gluten-free, if needed. If certain ingredients need to be avoided, check the label before choosing a pack size. This check takes priority for around 21% of shoppers.
Stocking up and storage Compare the bag size with the amount you need, and follow the storage instructions for after opening. If you want to portion out a bag at home and use it for several school lunches, you’ll need to do the portioning yourself. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise buying enough to stock up.

Common selection mistakes

  • Assuming a large bag is a multipack

    A single large bag doesn’t give you separate packs for different lunchboxes or school days. Lorenz’s Saltletts multipack, by contrast, contains three 40-g portions.

    Before buying, check the number and weight of the individual packs. Choose a large bag if you’re happy to portion it out at home.

  • Assuming one dietary claim means a product is free from all allergens

    Classic Saltletts Mini Pretzels contain wheat and may contain milk, egg and sesame, according to the product information. Schär Salinis, which are labelled gluten-free, contain soya lecithin and may contain traces of sesame.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, carefully check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re planning to buy.

  • Planning pretzels as the whole school lunch

    A salty snack doesn’t provide the variety of a full lunch. The German Nutrition Society recommends including items such as drinks, fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products in a school lunchbox.

    Pretzels can be one part of the lunchbox. Remember to pack other foods and a drink separately.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Lorenz / Saltletts

Lorenz also offers Saltletts Mini Pretzels in a multipack of 3 × 40 g, for separate portions.

  • The three individual packs can be shared between several lunchboxes or school days.
  • Classic Mini Pretzels contain wheat and may contain milk, egg and sesame, according to the product information.

HUOBER BREZEL

HUOBER BREZEL describes its Mini Pretzels as 20 packs of 40 g. METRO also sells a larger format containing ten freshness bags, each with two large pretzels.

  • The individual packs described are handy if you plan to share them out.
  • The varieties mentioned contain gluten-containing cereals, so check the information on the exact pack before choosing.

Schär

Schär Salinis are described as gluten-free pretzels in a 60-g pack.

  • The explicit gluten-free label is useful if you have this dietary requirement.
  • Salinis contain soya lecithin and may contain traces of sesame. The 60-g pack isn’t a multipack of individual portions.

Gut & Günstig

EDEKA’s own-brand pretzels are sold by EDEKA24 in a 250-g bag.

  • You can portion the bag out at home for several school lunches.
  • You’ll need to portion the amount yourself for individual lunchboxes. The product contains wheat and may contain sesame and milk.

SUNSNACKS

ALDI SÜD sells pretzel sticks and pretzels under the SUNSNACKS brand in 250-g packs.

  • The pack size works well if you’re planning to portion it out at home.
  • If you need separate portions for lunchboxes, you’ll have to pack them yourself. ALDI SÜD says nutritional information may vary by supplier, so always check the exact pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pretzels on their own a suitable school lunch?

Pretzels can be part of a school lunch, but shouldn’t make up the whole meal. The German Nutrition Society recommends including items such as water, fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products in a lunchbox.

How can I tell if a lunchbox snack comes in a multipack of individual portions?

A multipack of individual portions lists the number and weight of its separate packs. Lorenz and REWE describe Saltletts Mini Pretzels as 3 × 40 g; a single large bag, on the other hand, needs to be portioned out yourself.

Which allergen information should I pay particular attention to?

The ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack are what matter. Classic Saltletts Mini Pretzels contain wheat; possible traces of milk, egg and sesame are also listed. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens.

How should I store an opened bag for future school days?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal the bag well after portioning. The pretzel and pretzel-stick products described should be stored in a dry place and protected from heat. Their quality may deteriorate more quickly once opened.