Coral bits are a food product commonly sold at the Krusty Krab. They are first seen on the Galley Grub in the episode "Pickles" and first appear physically in "Le Big Switch."
Description
They are a side dish that consists of small bits of pale pink corals served in a red and yellow paper food tray. There is also a chili variation of the product. A lot of customers order them with a Krabby Patty.
Ingredients
The ingredients for toasted coral bits
It is revealed in the episode "Patrick-Man!" that the recipe for toasted coral bits is:
- 4 cups of coral
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Mix them together
Price
The price of the coral bits varies between episodes:
- "Pickles": $1.95
- "Krusty Krab Training Video": $1.95
- "Clams": $1.00 (mentioned)
- "Plankton's Army": $1.00 (packaged in a lunch bag)
- "Squid's Day Off": $1.05
- "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V": $1.00 (small size), $1.25 (medium size), $1.50 (large size)
- "Grandpappy the Pirate": $1.95
Role in series
"Clams"
Sandals buys coral bits with a one-dollar bill, which becomes Mr. Krabs' millionth dollar.
"Plankton's Army"
A robot (in reality, Plankton in disguise) buys chili coral bits.
"Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V"
Coral bits are available in either a small, medium, or large size.
"Le Big Switch"
Dale buys two double Krabby Patties and coral bits, only to have Squidward steal them. An extra 25 cents is charged for an upgraded size.
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
Coral bits are seen in SpongeBob's house on the console versions.
"Patrick-Man!"
Patrick claims that he has intercepted the schemes of a villain in Bikini Bottom and shows what appear to be said schemes on a paper, only for them to turn out to be the recipe for toasted coral bits.
Trivia
- This is one of the few items that stays on the Galley Grub in every episode it appears.