Fairy Floss
Fairy floss, also known as cotton candy in many other countries, is a light, airy confection made primarily from heated and spun sugar that solidifies into fine, web-like strands. It is a staple at Australian fairs, carnivals, and sporting events, often served on a paper cone or stick. While the base is pure sugar, it is frequently colored and flavored with fruit essences.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Fairy floss is almost entirely composed of simple carbohydrates (sugar), offering virtually no protein, fat, fiber, or significant vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 100-150 calories, providing a quick energy spike but little nutritional value.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
Per 1 serving (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it is an iconic symbol of Australian leisure and celebration, instantly recognizable at events. Its unique physical state—a solid that is spun into a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth foam—makes it a fascinating example of food physics, as the sugar strands dissolve almost instantly upon contact with moisture.
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