Why is it important that a fork has split your English muffin?

Question

I see on the packages where it says "fork split". Why?

Answer 1

tx2 is right ,  to preserve the 'nooks and crannies' as they say

Answer 2

yes tx2 is right - it's to keep all the pores of the muffin open so the butter, or whatever you put on it can really get into it.

Answer 3

So you dont have to cut them.

Answer 4

I suppose because a knife might flatten out the craters inside;  and a fork would just go through them and keep the "holey" texture of the muffin......