Coral bits
Coral bits are a food product commonly sold at the Krusty Krab. They are first mentioned in the episode "Clams" and first appear physically in "Le Big Switch."
Description
They are a side dish that consists of small bits of pink corals served in a paper food tray. There is also a chili variation of the product. A lot of people order them with a Krabby Patty.
Ingredients
It is revealed in the episode "Patrick-Man!" that the recipe for coral bits is:
- 4 cups of coral
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Mix them together
Price
The price of the coral bits varies between episodes:
- "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)
- "Pickles": $1.95
- "Krusty Krab Training Video": $1.95
- "Grandpappy the Pirate": $1.95
Role in series
"Clams"
Sandals buys coral bits with a one-dollar bill, which becomes Mr. Krabs' one 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.
Trivia
- This is one of the few items that stays on the Galley Grub in every episode it appears.