Is saltwater taffy really made from saltwater?
2007-07-28 07:19:38 · 6 answers · asked by Taylor T. 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Nope, it's just sugars, corn syrup, and flavoring/coloring. Usually, a little vegetable oil is also added, to aid in the "stretching" process.
The name "Saltwater Taffy" came about because the candy first gained popularity when it was produced and sold around beach/seaside vacation spots (such as Atlantic City, Ocean City Maryland, etc).
2007-07-28 07:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it got the name in Atlantic City when a batch of Taffy got saltwater on it during a storm I believe.
2007-07-28 07:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by Helpfulhannah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The story goes that Mr. Bradley's boardwalk store was damaged by storm tide water in the summer of 1883. Included in the damage was his supply of taffy. The next day his first customer was a girl who asked for a bag of taffy. Being in a bit of bad humor because of his soggy taffy, Bradley replied, "You mean salt water taffy." Apparently, Bradley's mother overheard his remark and suggested that he the candy that name. In the summer of 1884, he opened his stand selling "Salt Water Taffy." The rest is history.
2016-05-21 02:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no - there is no saltwater in it
2007-07-28 07:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by spaghetti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/taffy-story.html
it's good though.
2007-07-28 07:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No Silly!
2007-07-28 07:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋