September 30, 2026, 9:49 am | Read time: 2 minutes
German specialties are once again the focus at Aldi USA. “Your German favorites are back!” promises the discount retailer to its customers. But among familiar classics like sauerkraut and spätzle, the “German Weeks” feature some creations that are rather unusual in Germany.
From Spätzle to Landjäger
A large part of the assortment may also be familiar to German customers. Sauerkraut and red cabbage are on the shelves alongside pumpernickel and white asparagus. Added to this are “Swabian Egg Noodles,” better known here as spätzle.
These seem to be popular with American customers. Online, they are listed as “likely out of stock,” meaning they are probably sold out.
Landjäger is also part of the offering. In the U.S., however, they are not presented as a classic snack but as a protein snack for in-between meals. They are advertised as having zero grams of sugar and four grams of protein.
German Soups Get Unusual Ingredients
During the “German Weeks,” soups and stews also play an important role. Aldi USA offers potato and bean soup as well as lentil stew, among others.
However, it doesn’t always stay with the versions known from Germany. One creation, for example, combines chickpeas with apricots and raisins.
The retailer also opts for variety with strudel. Instead of a sweet filling with apple and cinnamon, there are savory versions with spinach, ricotta, or mushrooms.
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Herring Fillet with Mango and Beef Schnitzel
It gets even more unusual with the North German classic herring fillet. In addition to the version known here in tomato sauce, combinations with mango and pepper as well as curry-pineapple cream are offered in the U.S.
Schnitzel is also available in various versions. In addition to a classic breading, a crust made of cracker crumbs is sometimes used. The meat options include not only pork and chicken. Aldi USA also offers a beef variant, which is rather unusual in Germany.
Even cheese spätzle are reinterpreted. The ready-made version from the refrigerated section combines the Swabian specialty with mozzarella and garlic sauce.
With Bienenstich and Donauwelle, It Stays Classic
The selection of sweets is much more familiar. Donauwelle, bienenstich, coffee wreaths, and Doppelinos are also part of the “German Weeks” assortment.
Additionally, there are “Oktoberfest Almonds.” These are candied almonds with a Bavarian-inspired appearance.