Candy Floss
Candy floss, known as cotton candy in other regions, is a light, airy confection made from sugar that is spun into fine threads and gathered into a fluffy mass. It is typically flavored and colored, with common flavors including strawberry, raspberry, and blue raspberry. Originating from the United States in the late 19th century, it became a popular treat at fairs, circuses, and carnivals across the world, including the UK.
🍳 View the full Candy Floss recipe →
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Candy floss is almost entirely composed of sugar, making it very high in carbohydrates with negligible fat or protein. A typical serving contains around 100-150 calories, providing a quick energy boost but little to no essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 50 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.02 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 bag (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, candy floss is iconic at British seaside resorts and summer fairs, often sold in bags or on a paper cone. Nutritionally, its unique texture is created by melting sugar and forcing it through tiny holes, where it solidifies into strands that dissolve instantly on the tongue, making it a novelty treat rather than a substantial food.
🍽️ Related dishes
AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms