Taffy Talk

For a lot of people nothing says summer vacation and the return of warm weather quite like salt water taffy. This creamy, soft, flavourful treat has been pleasing people for over a century and though the story of its birth sounds more like an urban legend than fact, perhaps it really was this simple:

The story goes that along the Atlantic City boardwalk taffy vendors had set up stands for vacationers to buy their souvenirs and pick up tasty treats. In 1883 one vendor’s wares were caught in a storm and covered in salty water – this enterprising gentleman decided to sell the taffy as “salt water” taffy and his creative attempt to salvage his taffy trove was rewarded with booming sales of the not-so-salty stuff. Soon others were following suit and the salt water taffy industry was born.

Now, let’s talk frankly about the composition and process for a minute: salt water taffy actually contains no salt water. In fact, if you’d like to try your hand at making some, the Exploratorium has an excellent recipe and thorough guide to getting your taffy on. Just make sure you really pull the taffy – that’s what gives the treat its light, fluffy texture and soft chew.

Want a taffy fix fast? Our salt water taffy buffet is currently on display and boasts 18 individual flavours with a dozen more hidden in the mixed assortment, tropical assortment and berries & crème mix! Our taffy comes from Taffy Town in Salt Lake City, Utah and is peanut, tree nut and gluten free as well as Kosher (dairy)! In fact, Taffy Town has been making taffy for nearly eighty years and they pride themselves on their dedication to making taffy that “simply melts in your mouth” – come in and see for yourself!

Labels: gluten free, kosher, peanut free, salt water taffy. peanut free

posted by The Candy Store @ 3:48 PM