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The Pretzel Tale Across Centuries and Regions
A compact history traces pretzels from medieval monastery kitchens to modern mass production. It covers linguistic roots from pretiola to indulgent rewards, religious symbolism in Lent, Vienna’s defense against Turks, Pennsylvania Dutch origins, Reading as a pretzel hub, and 1988 industry sales of 283 million pounds worth 430 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Morris Magazine
Europe
Vienna
Austria
Reading
Snack Food Association
Tal