For hosts who need individual portions
If guests want to take pretzels home, or you’d like to put individual bags in lunchboxes later, separate portions are handy. Lorenz Snacks sells Saltletts Mini Brezel in packs of 3 × 40 g.
Which pack suits you?
For sharing from one bowl
If everyone will be helping themselves from one bowl, the total amount matters more than the number of individual portions. REWE and EDEKA24, for example, stock 250 g bags; EDEKA24 also lists Mayka Mini-Brezel in a 12 × 150 g bulk pack for repeated use.
For anyone checking ingredients and salt
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients or you want to compare salt content, check each product individually. The products mentioned here list wheat; other ingredients and possible allergen traces vary.
What to look for when buying
First decide whether you’ll hand out individual portions or serve the pretzels in a bowl. Then compare the amount you need with the quantity shown on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number and weight of the individual packs, as well as the total quantity. | I want to give guests a bag to take home or save pretzels for lunchboxes without splitting an open pack. For around 40% of consumers, having individual portions is the main priority. |
| Total quantity | Compare the pack size with the number of people you’re catering for and whether you’ll use any leftovers later. | I need enough for everyone to share, but I only want to buy a large amount if I can use the leftovers later. Around 30% of consumers are likely to prioritise getting the right total quantity. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack you’re buying. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in that particular product before serving it. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Salt content | Consider the salt per 100 g and the planned portion size. | I want to gauge how the pretzels will fit in with the other savoury snacks. Around 10% of consumers are likely to put comparing salt content first. |
Common buying mistakes
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Confusing the number of bags with a large total quantity
Lorenz Snacks’ Saltletts Mini Brezel multipack of 3 × 40 g contains 120 g in total. The portions can be handed out separately, but there’s less in the pack than in a 250 g bag.
Add up the weights of the individual packs and compare the total with the amount you need for your snack bowl.
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Assuming allergen information is the same for every variety
The pretzel products mentioned list wheat. According to EDEKA24, the Mayka mix also contains barley malt flour and soya flour; possible allergen traces vary between products too.
Before serving, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve actually bought.
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Looking only at the salt per 100 g
According to the product information, Lorenz Saltletts Mini Brezel contains 3.5 g of salt per 100 g, while Gut & Günstig Salzbrezeln contains 4.5 g. The amount in each portion also depends on its size.
Compare the figures on the same 100 g basis, then consider how much you’ll be serving.
Brands to consider
Lorenz / Saltletts
Lorenz Snacks sells Saltletts Mini Brezel in a 3 × 40 g multipack, handy for sharing and taking with you.
- The three separate 40 g portions can be handed out individually.
- According to the manufacturer, this variety contains wheat and may contain milk, egg and sesame; the declared salt content is 3.5 g per 100 g.
ja! / REWE
REWE sells ja! Mini-Brezeln in a 250 g bag for sharing.
- The 250 g pack contains more than the 120 g in the Lorenz multipack mentioned above.
- According to REWE, the product contains wheat, may contain sesame, milk and soya, and has 3.7 g of salt per 100 g.
Gut & Günstig / EDEKA
EDEKA24 sells Gut & Günstig Salzbrezeln in a 250 g bag.
- The bag contains one larger quantity rather than several smaller portions.
- According to EDEKA24, the product contains wheat and palm oil, may contain sesame and milk, and has 4.5 g of salt per 100 g.
SUNSNACKS / ALDI SÜD
ALDI SÜD describes SUNSNACKS salted pretzels with sea salt as a 250 g bag.
- The pack size is suitable for filling a sharing bowl.
- ALDI SÜD lists 4.51 g of salt per 100 g and notes that the product may come from different suppliers. Always check the information on the pack you buy.
Mayka
EDEKA24 sells Mayka Mini-Brezel in a 12 × 150 g bulk pack, as well as a 250 g Sticks & Pretzels mix tub.
- The mix tub can be sealed again after sharing.
- According to EDEKA24, the mix tub contains wheat, barley malt flour and soya flour, may contain sesame, and has 5 g of salt per 100 g. The bulk pack does not contain individually portioned 40 g bags.
Salted pretzels for sharing
This 200 g bag is worth considering if you want to serve salted pretzels for everyone to share. If you need separate portions for guests or lunchboxes, be sure to check how the pack is divided before buying.
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Lorenz Saltletts salted pretzels 200 g
For sharing when you don’t need individually wrapped portions. The pack contains 200 g; if you’re serving guests, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought.
Frequently asked questions
Multipack or large bag: which is best for a garden party?
A multipack works well for handing out separate portions; a larger bag is the obvious choice for sharing from one bowl. Lorenz Snacks sells three 40 g portions, while the bags mentioned from REWE and EDEKA24 each contain 250 g. Compare the total quantity with what you need.
When is a bulk pack worth it?
A bulk pack is worth considering if you’ll use the pretzels on other occasions too. The Mayka pack sold by EDEKA24 contains 12 × 150 g; for a small gathering, check whether you’ll use that much and can store it somewhere dry.
Can I save opened salted pretzels for lunchboxes?
It depends on the packaging and the product’s storage instructions. Seal an opened pack as tightly as possible and follow the storage guidance; separate, unopened portions save you having to transfer the pretzels to another container.
Which allergen information should I check before serving?
Check the ingredients list and any precautionary allergen statements on every pack you buy. The product varieties mentioned here list wheat; other ingredients and information about sesame, milk, egg and soya vary by product.