Christmas Salt Water Taffy
Christmas Salt Water Taffy is a festive, chewy candy traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season in the United States. It is made from a cooked sugar syrup base, often flavored with peppermint, wintergreen, or other seasonal extracts, and sometimes colored with red and green dyes for a holiday touch. While it originated in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the late 19th century, it has become a widespread seasonal treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This candy is almost entirely composed of simple carbohydrates (sugar and corn syrup), providing a quick source of energy with virtually no protein, fat, or significant vitamins or minerals. A single piece (about 7 grams) typically contains around 25-30 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 11 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
Per 1 piece (14 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'salt water taffy' is a misnomer; while a small amount of salt is used in the recipe, it is not made with seawater. Its unique, stretchy texture is achieved through a process called 'pulling,' which aerates the candy, making it softer and easier to chew.
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