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5 surprising facts about the history of pralines

Pralines were first invented in France in the 17th century.

The name 'praline' comes from César duc de Choiseul, comte du Plessis-Praslin.

Jean Neuhaus introduced chocolate pralines in Belgium in 1912.

In New Orleans, pralines became pecan-based due to local ingredient availability.

Pralinères were street vendors selling pralines, often women of color in New Orleans.


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