Kopernik Katarzynki (Toruń Gingerbread)

Chocolate-glazed spiced gingerbread · Kopernik · Biscuits & wafers · Toruń

9/10must-try

Why it's worth it

Katarzynki are the icon of Toruń gingerbread, made by Kopernik (the world's oldest gingerbread factory, roots to 1763) in the shape of six connected circles named after a legendary baker's daughter Catherine. Czech perník exists, but the Toruń Katarzynka is a regional protected classic with no direct Czech equivalent.

Taste

Dense, chewy honey-and-rye gingerbread in a six-circle shape, glazed in chocolate; warm spice of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper

Score breakdown

Can't get it at home4/4

Review evidence2/3

Local icon status2/2

Everyday availability1/1

Nutrition

Nutri-Score DPoor nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1480 kJ · 349 kcal

Fats1 gincluding saturated fatty acids0.3 g

Carbohydrates76 gincluding sugars32 g

Protein6.2 g

Salt0.1 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Biedronka

Żabka

Auchan

Carrefour€EAN 5900056012772

If you know Czech shelves

Czech perník (e.g. Pardubický perník) is the category cousin, but Katarzynki are a specific Toruń shape and recipe

Sources

“Katarzynki® are the icon of Toruńskie Pierniki® and have been produced continuously for centuries”
kopernik.com.pl (brand)
“gingerbread in the shape of six connected circles has been called "katarzynki" after a baker's daughter named Catherine”
visittorun.com (guide)

Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.