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[[Image:643px-Pretzel.jpg|right|thumb|A modern factory produced pretzel.]]
 
[[Image:643px-Pretzel.jpg|right|thumb|A modern factory produced pretzel.]]
 
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.
 
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.
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Pretzels originated as a Lenten food, and the crossed portions of the pretzel represent praying hands{{fact}}
 
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On rare occasions, a pretzel can place pressure on the carotid artery, resulting in vasovagal syncope, commonly known as 'choking on a pretzel'.
 
  
 
[[Category:Bakery products]]
 
[[Category:Bakery products]]

Revision as of 05:48, April 30, 2007

A modern factory produced pretzel.

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.

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