Taffy (candy)
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For other uses, see Taffy (disambiguation).
This article is about the American candy. It is not to be confused with Toffee.
Taffy is a type of candy invented in the United States, made by stretching and/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.[1] 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.
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Alternative names | Salt water taffy |
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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 |
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