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Pretzels originated as a Lenten food, and the crossed portions of the pretzel represent praying hands{{fact}} | Pretzels originated as a Lenten food, and the crossed portions of the pretzel represent praying hands{{fact}} | ||
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Revision as of 05:37, April 30, 2007
A Pretzel is a baked snack made of dough that usually has a knot-like shape. Pretzels are sold in many different varieties such as the soft dough pretzel, and smaller hard versions of the knot-like soft dough pretzels. While pretzels have been eaten all over the world, Americans also consume pretzels as a snack food.
Pretzels originated as a Lenten food, and the crossed portions of the pretzel represent praying hands[Citation Needed]
On rare occasions, a pretzel can place pressure on the carotid artery, resulting in vasovagal syncope, commonly known as 'choking on a pretzel'.