Our most important ingredient: outstanding quality
All Pirker gingerbreads are truly unique – the gingerbread dough is still half pure honey. Combined with the finest ingredients and select spices, they offer an incomparable taste experience.
Our quality promise
Honey
We only use real honey, which is not diluted or processed in any way.
Eggs
We use only fresh Austrian eggs from barn-raised hens.
Flour
Our flour, including organic spelt flour, is supplied by the best traditional Austrian mills.
Fruit
Our fruit preserves are made from Austrian fruit. We buy candied fruit from a trader that used to supply our grandfather.
Spices
Only real spices go into our Lebkuchen - no extracts or flavourings.
Nothing else
Our Lebkuchen fillings are free from palm oil as are our chocolate and our nougat spreads.
We do not use artificial preservatives as are our chocolate and our nougat spreads.
Please note: preservatives are added to some of our fruit and cream fillings, to ensure they last as long as the Lebkuchen itself.
A true natural wonder: genuine, unadulterated and pure bee honey
Fragrances and aromas, vitamins, trace elements, enzymes, minerals, acids, essential oils, fructose and glucose, as well as antibiotic agents and proteins: Honey contains all of these, making it a true miracle of nature. We are particularly pleased that it not only tastes good but also offers numerous benefits for the production of our gingerbread. It preserves the dough, makes it moist and soft, and also acts as a natural coloring. Thanks to the 50 percent honey content, we can completely avoid adding preservatives, chemical additives, and plasticizers to our gingerbread dough.
The spice mix makes it
The delicate aroma of our Pirker gingerbread is primarily derived from high-quality spices from all over the world. Naturally, we use only real spices, not extracts or flavorings. These spices not only ensure an excellent taste but also have health-promoting effects. Cinnamon, for example, contains an extraordinary amount of minerals such as potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, and magnesium, as well as the valuable vitamin A. Ginger, on the other hand, contains more than 160 impressive compounds. Learn more about the healing power of our spices in the overview here .
Our company
Find out what drives us and how important bees are to our work.
Our story
We've been writing a success story since 1846. And you can read about it.
Our craft
We introduce you to the ancient craft of gingerbread maker, wax puller and mead maker.
Our distillery
Quench your thirst for knowledge about our award-winning distillery.
Our spices
Just a click away: Interesting reading about the healing power of our gingerbread spices