Salt Water Taffy
Salt water taffy is a soft, chewy candy made by stretching and aerating a boiled sugar syrup mixture, traditionally flavored and wrapped in wax paper. Its classic ingredients include sugar, cornstarch, corn syrup, butter, and flavorings like vanilla, fruit extracts, or peppermint. Despite its name, it contains no actual salt water and originated in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the late 19th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This candy is extremely high in carbohydrates from sugar, with virtually no fat, protein, or significant nutrients. A typical 1-ounce (28g) serving contains about 100-110 calories, almost entirely from simple sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'salt water taffy' is a famous misnomer; legend says it was accidentally created when a candy maker's taffy was splashed with salty Atlantic Ocean water during a storm. It's a nostalgic seaside treat, often associated with boardwalks and summer vacations along the U.S. East Coast.
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