Salted Nut Roll facts for kids
 An original 1.8oz Salted Nut Roll
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Salted Nut Roll
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| Type | Candy bar |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Midwestern United States |
| Created by | Pearson's Candy Company |
| Invented | 1933 |
| Main ingredients | Nougat, caramel, peanuts |
The Salted Nut Roll is a popular candy bar. It is made by the Pearson's Candy Company. This company is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. You can find this candy bar mostly in the Midwestern United States.
What's Inside a Salted Nut Roll?
The Salted Nut Roll has a soft, chewy center called nougat. Nougat is a sweet, fluffy candy often made with sugar, honey, and egg whites. This nougat center is wrapped in a layer of gooey caramel. Then, the whole bar is covered with crunchy, salted Virginia peanuts.
Pearson's Candy Company uses a special ingredient in their nougat. It is called reduced lactose whey. This makes the candy bar easier to digest for people who are sensitive to lactose.
Different Sizes and Flavors
Salted Nut Rolls come in a few different sizes. You can find them in smaller sizes like 0.5 ounces. There are also larger sizes, such as 1.8 ounces and 3.25 ounces.
Over the years, Pearson's has made special versions of the candy bar. Some limited editions have been covered in chocolate. They have also created different flavors. These include Spicy, Cinnamon Churro, Apple Pie, and Pumpkin Spice.
In recent years, Pearson's introduced a "thin" version of the bar. They also made a peanut butter nougat version. This one is a special tie-in with the Skippy brand. Another version uses cinnamon roasted peanuts. There is even a snack mix version. It has peanuts, mini caramel cups, and vanilla nougat "drops."
History of the Salted Nut Roll
The Salted Nut Roll was first made in 1933. This was during a tough time in history called the Great Depression. Many people were struggling to find jobs and money.
When it was first released, many other candy companies also made nut roll candies. To stand out, Pearson's briefly changed the name of their candy bar. They called it the Choo Choo Bar. However, they eventually changed the name back to Salted Nut Roll. It has been known by this name ever since.
