Pretzels have ancient origins, believed to date back to European monks in the 7th century. Their popularity spread to the U.S. with immigrants.
They gained popularity in the U.S. through German settlers, who introduced the pretzel to Pennsylvania, making it a staple snack across America.
Pretzels are loved for their unique flavor balance—salty, crunchy, and sometimes even sweet when paired with chocolate or caramel.
Today, Americans consume over 1.5 billion pounds of pretzels annually, showing their strong presence in snack culture.
Pretzel innovations like pretzel buns, pretzel-coated snacks, and pretzel pizzas have kept them relevant in modern culinary trends.
With health-conscious consumers, pretzels’ low fat and sodium content make them a preferred alternative to fried snacks like chips.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan for an irresistible finish.