Households stocking up
If salted pretzels will be on the table on several days during the holidays, consider not just the pack size but whether you’ll use all of it and how you’ll store it once opened.
Which pack is right for you?
Families looking for snacks on the go
For days out or separate lunch breaks, smaller portions can save you the job of decanting snacks. Lorenz lists a 40-g pack and a multipack of 3 × 40 g among the options for its Saltletts Mini Brezel.
Households checking ingredients and allergens
If wheat or other allergens matter to anyone sharing the snacks, the labelling on the pack you actually buy is key. The products considered here have different labelling.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’ll use a shared bag or need individually packed portions. Then check the labelling on the option that suits you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| How much you’ll use | Match the pack weight to the number of snack occasions you have planned. If you choose a larger bag, consider how you’ll store it once opened. | If I’m shopping for several days during the holidays, I want to be able to use the whole bag rather than simply choosing the biggest pack. Around 42% of consumers put this need to stock up first. |
| Portioning and taking snacks out | Check whether the option you choose contains individual portions or whether you’ll need to divide it up yourself. | For a day out, I want to pack snacks separately without having to decant them first. Around 33% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens, possible traces and salt per 100 g on the specific pack. | If certain ingredients matter to anyone sharing the snacks, I need to check the exact option before buying. This labelling is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Which assumptions can be misleading?
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The same pretzel shape doesn’t mean the same recipe
REWE lists 3.7 g of salt per 100 g for ja! Mini pretzels and says they may contain traces of sesame, milk and soya. EDEKA24 lists 4.5 g of salt per 100 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels and says they may contain traces of sesame and milk.
Compare the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional values on the pack for the specific option.
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A multipack won’t automatically suit every lunch
Individually packed portions save you the job of decanting, while a shared bag needs to be portioned out yourself. It depends on how many snacks you want to pack separately or share.
Before buying, check the number and size of the portions and the type of packaging for the option you’ve chosen.
Brands and own-label options to consider
ja! (REWE)
REWE sells ja! Mini pretzels in a 250-g bag.
- REWE’s product information lists wheat flour and 3.7 g of salt per 100 g.
- REWE says the product may contain traces of sesame, milk and soya. Check the labelling on the pack you buy.
Gut & Günstig (EDEKA)
EDEKA24 sells Gut & Günstig salted pretzels in a 250-g pack.
- EDEKA24 lists wheat flour and 4.5 g of salt per 100 g.
- The product information says the pretzels may contain traces of sesame and milk. If this matters to you, check the labelling on the specific pack.
SUNSNACKS (ALDI SÜD)
ALDI SÜD describes its SUNSNACKS salted pretzels with sea salt as coming in a 250-g pack.
- ALDI SÜD’s product information lists 4.51 g of salt equivalent per 100 g.
- ALDI SÜD notes that different suppliers may be involved. For the exact recipe, check the information on the pack.
Lorenz Saltletts
Lorenz lists a 150-g bag, a 40-g pack and a multipack of 3 × 40 g for Saltletts Mini Brezel.
- The different formats let you choose between a shared supply and individual portions.
- Lorenz lists wheat flour for Saltletts Mini Brezel and says it may contain traces of milk, egg and sesame. Packs with different recipe labelling may be available, so check the information on the pack you choose.
Pretzel snacks at Joybuy
This selection includes pretzel snacks and pretzel sticks in packs ranging from 100 g to 250 g. Compare the shape and quantity with your plans for shared snacks or portions you’ll divide up yourself.
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Lorenz Saltletts Pausensnack Salted Pretzel Bites, 100 g
The 100-g pack could be a good choice if you want to take a smaller amount with you. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before planning to share the snack with others.
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Jeden Tag Salted Pretzels, 250 g
The 250-g pack could see you through several snack occasions if you portion the pretzels out yourself. Before sharing them, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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Jeden Tag Salted Pretzel Sticks, 250 g
These pretzel sticks could be a good choice if you want to divide a 250-g bag into several snack portions yourself. Check the labelling on the pack you choose for anyone sharing them.
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Lorenz Saltletts Salted Pretzels, 200 g
The 200-g bag is an option if you want to take pretzels from a shared supply and portion them out yourself. Check the ingredients and any allergens on the specific pack.
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Lorenz Saltletts Classic Salted Pretzel Sticks, 250 g
If you’re stocking up on snacks to share, compare the 250-g pack with the portions you’ll need. If ingredients or allergens are important to your choice, check the information on the specific pack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a pack for several holiday lunches?
Match the pack weight to the number of snack occasions you have planned. A 250-g bag, such as the one EDEKA24 lists for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels, needs to be portioned out yourself. Remember to think about how you’ll store it once opened, too.
When are 40-g packs useful for days out?
They’re worth considering if you want to take or hand out individual snacks without decanting them. Lorenz lists both a 40-g pack and a multipack of 3 × 40 g for Saltletts Mini Brezel. Check that the number and quantity suit your day out.
What should I look out for with allergens in salted pretzels?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack you buy. For the options considered here, information from REWE, EDEKA24 and Lorenz lists wheat, as well as possible traces of different other allergens.
How should I store an opened bag of pretzels?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal an opened bag after taking out what you need. REWE says ja! Mini pretzels should be stored in a dry place, away from light and heat.