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German groceries range from famous sweets like Haribo and Ritter Sport to sauce mixes, dense rye bread, sauerkraut and mustard. Here's what to try.

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German groceries range from famous sweets like Haribo and Ritter Sport to sauce mixes, dense rye bread, sauerkraut and mustard. Here's what to try.

German pantry basics

Germany gave the world gummy bears: Haribo was founded in Bonn in 1920 and created its first gummy bears in 1922. Square Ritter Sport chocolate bars and Bahlsen biscuits are other household names.

Savory pantry items include packaged sauce mixes, such as Jäger (hunter) sauce for schnitzel, sauerkraut, sharp mustard, and whole-grain rye breads like pumpernickel that keep for months while sealed.

How to choose

  • Bread: dense whole-grain rye breads are sliced thin and are great with butter, cheese or smoked fish.
  • Sauce mixes: Jäger (mushroom) and cream sauce mixes make quick schnitzel sauces.
  • Sauerkraut: Bavarian-style kraut is often milder and sometimes lightly sweetened.
  • A note on names: 'German chocolate cake' is an American recipe named after Samuel German, the baker who developed a sweet baking chocolate. It isn't a German dessert.

Brands and prices

Brands in this collection include Hermann the German, Haribo, Maggi, Ritter Sport, Mestemacher and Bahlsen. Most products are priced between $20 and $52. You'll also find items labeled gluten-free, vegan, organic and non-GMO by their makers.

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Serving ideas

Serve sauerkraut warm with sausages and mustard, top rye bread with cheese or smoked fish, or make a quick schnitzel with Jäger sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Is German chocolate cake German?

No. It's named after Samuel German, who developed a sweet baking chocolate in the US.

How long does pumpernickel keep?

Sealed packs keep for months. Once opened, wrap well and refrigerate.

Are Haribo gummy bears German?

Yes. Haribo was founded in Bonn, Germany.

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