Why do Pocky and other "stick" biscuits have this distinct burn pattern?

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As you can see, the part that is not covered in chocolate has burn marks that form a distinct pattern that is also common for other kinds of "stick" biscuits. Is this just a traditional decoration, or does it serve some purpose?

Best Answer

While I cannot give an absolutely definitive answer, from visual observation of the picture you provided, that is simply the pattern that would develop when a small cylinder lies across parallel wires of a grill at an angle. The contact surface is an ellipse where the biscuit was in contact with the grill, the width and length of which were determined by the angle at which the biscuit was oriented.

The biscuits are probably cooked twice, once to cook through and be strong enough for the second baking, and once to crisp up. The markings would be a result for the second baking.

The one or two exceptional sticks with doubled markings probably rolled or shifted slightly during the baking.

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What are the sticks in Pocky made of?

PockySticks of original (chocolate) PockyPlace of originJapanInvented1966Main ingredientsBiscuit stick, chocolateCookbook: Pocky Media: Pocky1 more row

What kind of chocolate is in Pocky?

Product Description. Glico Pocky Chocolate is Asia's favorite snack. A Japanese pretzel stick coated with milk chocolate.

What are Pockys used for?

Pocky is about sharing happiness with friends, family, coworkers \u2013 anyone, anytime, anywhere! Just open a box, pass it around, and watch the smiles and happiness spread. With plenty of sticks in each box, Pocky is the perfect snack for bringing people closer together and livening the mood.

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