Who are these formats suitable for?

Small tea parties with few leftovers

If only one or two children will be eating, the number of pieces you need and the size of the pack matter more than the word ‘mini’ on the label.

Parents keeping an eye on salt and ingredients

If coarse salt comes separately, you can leave it off. You should still check how much salt is in the dough, as well as the ingredients and allergen information.

Hosts short on time

Ready-baked pieces to warm up, or a freshly bought individual pretzel, could be a good choice if there’s little time to defrost and finish baking.

What should you look for when buying?

First, work out how many pieces you need and check the pack size. Then compare the salt and ingredient information, and see how much preparation is needed before serving.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Portioning Check the weight per piece, the total number of pieces and whether you can take out individual pieces. If only a few children are eating, I don’t want to prepare or buy more than we need. Around 42% of consumers would consider getting the right quantity a top priority.
Salt and ingredients Check the salt per 100 g, whether salt is supplied separately, and the ingredients and allergen information. For a children’s tea party, I want to know what’s already in the pretzels and what I’m adding on top. Around 33% of consumers would put these checks first.
Time and availability Check the defrosting, baking or reheating instructions, and what’s available at your local store. If guests are arriving soon, I need something that’ll be ready in time. Around 25% of consumers would focus mainly on this.

Common buying pitfalls

  • ‘Mini’ doesn’t mean low in salt

    With REWE Beste Wahl Mini Laugen-Mix, the coarse salt comes separately, but the dough already contains table salt. The product’s nutrition information is for the prepared pretzels without any extra salt.

    Check the salt per 100 g, and take account of the portion you plan to serve and any salt you might add.

  • Small pieces don’t mean small packs

    Ditsch lists its Laugen-Mini-Mix as 40 g per piece, but with 120 pieces in a pack. That could be far more than you need for a small tea party.

    Check the weight per piece and the total number separately. If you only need a few, compare the pack with pretzels sold individually.

  • Leaving off the salt doesn’t make the pretzels allergen-free

    Leaving out the salt supplied with the pack doesn’t change the ingredients. The documented REWE and Ditsch mini mixes contain wheat; other allergen or may-contain information varies by product.

    For packaged products, check the label on the specific item. For loose products, ask for the allergen information in store.

  • Online information may not match every store

    ALDI SÜD lists its GOLDÄHREN Laugen-Mini-Mix as a special buy. Nutrition information for the MEINE BACKWELT Laugenbrezel may vary depending on the supplier, and EDEKA also notes that information on the product page may differ from the packaging.

    Check what’s available in store, and read the ingredients, nutrition information and preparation instructions on the product you’re actually buying.

Brands and retailers to consider

REWE Beste Wahl

Mini Laugen-Mix contains ten partially baked mini dough pieces in stick and roll shapes, ready for you to bake at home.

  • The coarse salt comes separately, so you can leave it off.
  • The dough already contains table salt and wheat, and you’ll need an oven to prepare it.

Ditsch

The documented Laugen-Mini-Mix contains ready-baked mini pretzel sticks and rolls, weighing 40 g each.

  • The salt comes separately, and the pieces only need a brief warm-up, according to the manufacturer.
  • The listed pack contains 120 pieces, which may be too many for a small gathering.

EDEKA

EDEKA sells bake-at-home pretzels that you can take out of the frozen pack in the quantity you need.

  • You can sprinkle on as much of the supplied coarse salt as you like, or leave it off altogether.
  • Availability may vary by store, and the information on the packaging may differ from the product page.

ALDI SÜD: GOLDÄHREN und MEINE BACKWELT

GOLDÄHREN offers a frozen Laugen-Mini-Mix, while MEINE BACKWELT sells freshly baked individual pretzels.

  • The two formats let you choose between a frozen pack and a pretzel bought individually.
  • The mini mix is a special buy, and nutrition information for the individual pretzel may vary by supplier.

Suitable products at Joybuy

Suitable products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Can I leave off the coarse salt on mini pretzels?

Salt comes separately with REWE Beste Wahl Mini Laugen-Mix and the documented Ditsch Laugen-Mini-Mix, so you can leave it off. However, the pretzels aren’t salt-free, as both recipes already contain table salt.

Which allergens should I check in pretzels?

Check the label on each specific product: the documented REWE and Ditsch mini mixes contain wheat, and may also carry product-specific ‘may contain’ warnings. For loose products, ask for allergen information at the point of sale.

How much time do frozen pretzels need?

It depends on the format. REWE says its partially baked Mini Laugen-Mix needs around ten minutes to defrost slightly, followed by around 15 to 16 minutes in the oven, plus preheating time. Ditsch says its ready-baked Laugen-Mini-Mix should be warmed for around three to four minutes in a fan oven at 180 °C. Always follow the instructions on the product you’ve bought.

Why might the product page differ from what’s sold in store?

Different suppliers may provide the MEINE BACKWELT Laugenbrezel for ALDI SÜD, which can lead to different nutrition information. EDEKA also notes that packaging information for a pretzel may differ from the product page, and that some products may not be available in every store. So check the label on the specific product before you buy.