Saltwater Taffy
Saltwater taffy is a soft, chewy candy that originated in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the late 19th century. Despite its name, it contains no saltwater; the name likely comes from a playful marketing story or the use of seawater in early recipes. It's made from sugar, corn syrup, butter, flavorings, and often food coloring, then stretched and pulled to incorporate air.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This candy is almost entirely simple carbohydrates from sugar and corn syrup, providing quick energy but no significant vitamins, minerals, protein, or fat. A typical 1-ounce (28g) piece contains roughly 100-110 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 piece (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pulling process, traditionally done by hand or machine, is what gives taffy its signature light, airy texture. It's deeply associated with American boardwalk culture, especially in seaside towns, and is often sold in a wide array of flavors, from classic vanilla to exotic combinations like salted caramel or fruit blends.
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