For a lunchbox snack that needs no preparation, consider sesame pretzels or sesame sticks that can be stored at room temperature; sticks are a related snack, not pretzels. Frozen sesame pretzels are a better choice if you have time to bake and cool them at home. Whichever option you choose, always check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
If you don’t want to bake anything in the morning, you could try ready-to-eat sesame pretzels or sesame pretzel sticks. According to Lorenz Snacks, Lorenz Saltletts Sesame Sticks are one such product. The pack should be stored in a dry place, away from light and heat.
If you’re specifically looking for spelt pretzels with sesame, EDEKA Naturkind offers an organic option containing, according to EDEKA, 89% spelt flour and 3% sesame. Spelt is a type of wheat, so it isn’t a gluten-free alternative.
If you’d like to prepare a larger sesame pretzel at home, you could consider a frozen option. ALDI SÜD sells Brezelino Sesame as a special-buy item; check availability at your local store before planning a trip.
First, decide whether the pretzel needs to be ready to eat on a school morning. Then use the pack information on seeds, grains and allergens to help you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to eat without preparation | Check the product type and storage instructions: is it a dry savoury snack or a frozen pretzel? | I don’t have time to bake in the morning, so I need a snack I can put straight into the school bag; for around 40% of consumers, being ready to eat is the priority. |
| Seeds and grains | Compare the type and proportion of seeds, as well as the type of flour used, on the pack. | I want to choose specifically between a spelt-based sesame pretzel and sesame pretzel sticks; this combination of ingredients is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens and salt | Check the allergen information for sesame and cereals containing gluten; compare salt information using the same per-100 g basis. | When choosing for my family, I want to spot allergens and understand the salt content in relation to the amount eaten; for around 30% of consumers, checking this information is their main concern. |
Sesame is an allergen in its own right. A spelt and sesame pretzel also contains cereals with gluten, because spelt is a type of wheat.
If you have a relevant allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack rather than relying on the product name alone.
You can compare salt information per 100 g across products, but it doesn’t automatically tell you how much salt you’ll eat with one pretzel or a handful of sticks.
First compare the nutritional information on the same basis, then take the portion you actually plan to eat into account.
ALDI SÜD marks Brezelino Sesame as a special-buy item and notes that availability varies by store.
If you’re planning to buy the frozen pretzels for several school days, check your local store before shopping.
A pretzel that needs baking must be prepared and allowed to cool sufficiently before you pack it. That’s different from a ready-to-eat savoury snack.
Read the preparation instructions on the relevant pack and allow time for both baking and cooling in your morning routine.
Sesame pretzel sticks for anyone looking for a ready-to-eat snack rather than a pretzel that needs baking.
Spelt pretzels with sesame for shoppers who want to choose this particular combination of grain and seeds.
A frozen Brezelino sesame option to prepare at home.
Classic pretzels as a different option if you’d prefer a larger pretzel to a sesame savoury snack.
This selection includes spelt and sesame pretzels and sesame pretzel sticks for a lunchbox with no baking required. Sticks are a snack in their own right and shouldn’t be confused with pretzels.
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For a lunchbox when you’d like spelt pretzels with sesame and don’t want to bake anything.
The pack contains 125 g. Spelt is a type of wheat, so check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack.
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A ready-to-eat stick snack for the lunchbox if you’re not looking for a pretzel that needs baking.
The pack contains 175 g. Lorenz Snacks says Saltletts Sesame contains 10% sesame seeds and wheat; check the salt content and allergen information on the pack you buy.
Yes. Germany’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs lists sesame as an allergen that must be declared; Lebensmittelklarheit explains that allergen information is also required for unpackaged food. For packaged pretzels, check the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the specific pack.
No. Pretzels made with spelt aren’t gluten-free, as spelt is a type of wheat. EDEKA Naturkind’s spelt and sesame pretzels also list cereals containing gluten and sesame in the product information.
Follow the instructions on the relevant pack. REWE says Lorenz Saltletts Sesame should be stored in a dry place, away from light and heat. It’s worth checking the label on the pack you buy before packing the sticks.
A frozen sesame pretzel is a good option if you’re planning to prepare it at home and have time to bake and cool it. Ready-to-eat pretzels or sticks are more convenient for a lunchbox that needs no preparation; for frozen products, follow the preparation instructions on the pack.