Definition
Salted pretzel is a sweet-and-salty flavor that pairs crunchy, salt-flecked pretzel pieces with chocolate, balancing crisp saltiness and rich cocoa.
Salted pretzel is a sweet-and-salty flavor that combines crunchy pretzel pieces, flecked with coarse salt, with chocolate. It is the chocolate-bar version of the much-loved chocolate-dipped pretzel.
A short history of the pretzel
Pretzels are often traced to European monasteries, where bakers are said to have shaped dough to resemble arms folded in prayer. The twisted bread became a staple in southern Germany and Austria and traveled to America with German immigrants, especially to Pennsylvania, which is still famous for hard pretzels. Dipping pretzels in chocolate became a popular candy-shop idea in the twentieth century.
Why salt and chocolate work
A little salt suppresses bitterness and makes sweetness and cocoa taste fuller. Pretzels also bring a toasty, baked flavor and a dry, snappy crunch that contrasts with the smooth melt of chocolate. It is the same principle behind salted caramel.
Salted Pretzel at Polkadot
The Polkadot Salted Pretzel Chocolate bar pairs crunchy salted pretzel pieces with rich Belgian dark chocolate. Dark chocolate's slight bitterness makes the salt stand out even more. The bar is described as vegan, priced at $25, and sits in the dark chocolate bars collection.
Good to know
- Pretzels are typically made from wheat flour, so a pretzel bar should not be assumed to be gluten-free. Always check the label for allergens.
- Pretzel pieces stay crisp best when the bar is kept sealed, cool and dry.
Similar flavors
If you love salty-sweet, try the Candy-Bar-Inspired Collection, where peanuts and caramel play a similar role, or the Cookies & Cacao bar for crunch in dark chocolate.
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