Taffy is a classic confectionary that has a chewy texture and typically comes in pastel colors. One common form is saltwater taffy, which is often sold as a souvenir at beachfront tourist destinations, such as amusement parks or historical attractions. Taffy is made with sugar, oil or butter, flavorings, and food coloring. Some varieties also include salt, cornstarch, corn syrup and glycerin. The ingredients are boiled down, and the taffy is rolled out or pulled before being cut into pieces. The pulling process helps soften the taffy and adds air bubbles into the candy, so pulled varieties are usually softer than others.
Taffy is often produced by small, independent confectioners, ...
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Taffy is a classic confectionary that has a chewy texture and typically comes in pastel colors. One common form is saltwater taffy, which is often sold as a souvenir at beachfront tourist destinations, such as amusement parks or historical attractions. Taffy is made with sugar, oil or butter, flavorings, and food coloring. Some varieties also include salt, cornstarch, corn syrup and glycerin. The ingredients are boiled down, and the taffy is rolled out or pulled before being cut into pieces. The pulling process helps soften the taffy and adds air bubbles into the candy, so pulled varieties are usually softer than others.
Taffy is often produced by small, independent confectioners, such as the James Candy Company in Atlantic City, New Jersey. However, large candy manufacturers also make taffy variants. Wonka's Laffy Taffy and Now and Later's soft assorted taffy mix are two examples of commercially available taffy. Handmade taffy is usually considered to be of higher quality than commercially produced taffy. It can be sold in individual units, which are traditionally wrapped in waxed paper, or in a decorative box or tin. Specialty varieties of taffy include sugar-free taffy and taffy with filled centers.
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