Salted Nut Roll is a candy bar made by the Pearson's Candy Company of

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and is available in the

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Description

It has a

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center that is surrounded in a layer of

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and then covered with salted

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s. 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, Apple Pie, and Pumpkin Spice

History

The Salted Nut Roll was introduced by Pearson's during the

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in 1933, a year after the

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bar was introduced, and entered into a market that included various types of nut roll candies. After the introduction the name was changed to the Choo Choo Bar to be distinguishable among competitors, but was eventually changed back.

References

External links

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Official product page

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