Tag: Alkaline bath

Did you know the key to a pretzel's unique color and flavor is an alkaline bath, not just salt? We explore the classic and modern ingredients that make up this popular snack and answer the question: what do pretzels contain?

Authentic pretzel bread gets its signature color, flavor, and texture from a critical chemical process. The key ingredient is an alkaline solution, traditionally sodium hydroxide (lye), applied before baking.