Salted Nut Roll
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 An original 1.8oz Salted Nut Roll  24Ct SNR Final Salted Nut Roll | |
| Type | Candy bar |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Midwestern United States |
| Created by | Pearson's Candy Company |
| Invented | 1933 |
| Main ingredients | Nougat, caramel, peanuts |
Salted Nut Roll is a candy bar made by the Pearson's Candy Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota and is available in the Midwestern United States.
Description
It has a nougat center that is surrounded in a layer of caramel and then covered with salted Virginia peanuts. Pearson's use of reduced lactose whey makes this confection easier to digest for lactose-sensitive individuals. The Salted Nut Roll is available in a variety of sizes and has had chocolate-covered limited editions and there have been non-seasonal spin-off products such as the Salted Pecan Roll. Seasonal editions include Spicy, Cinnamon Churro,[1] Apple Pie, and Pumpkin Spice[2]
History
The Salted Nut Roll was introduced by Pearson's during the Great Depression in 1933, a year after the PayDay bar was introduced, and entered into a market that included various types of nut roll candies. After the product's introduction the name was changed to the Choo Choo Bar to be distinguishable among competitors, but was eventually changed back.[3]
References
- ^ "Pearson's unveils two new Salted Nut Roll flavors: Cinnamon Churro and Spicy".
- ^ "Pearson's debuts Salted Nut Roll in fall flavors".
- ^ "Pearson's History". United States: Pearson's. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-11-21.