Taffy (candy)
Salt water taffy with a U.S. quarter for scale | |
| Alternative names | Salt water taffy |
|---|---|
| Type | Candy |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Main ingredients | sugar, corn starch, corn syrup, glycerine, water, butter, salt, flavoring, food coloring |
Taffy is a type of candy invented in the United States, made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of a soft candy base, made of boiled sugar, butter, vegetable oil, flavorings, and colorings, until it becomes aerated (tiny air bubbles produced), resulting in a light, fluffy and chewy candy. When this process is complete, the taffy is rolled, cut into small pieces and wrapped in wax paper to keep it soft. It is usually pastel-colored and fruit-flavored, but other flavors are common as well, including molasses and the "classic" (unflavored) taffy.