Salt water taffy is a variety of soft taffy originally produced and marketed in the Atlantic City, New Jersey, area beginning in the late 19th century. Despite the name, it does not contain sea water.
The legend of how salt water taffy got its name is disputed. The most popular story, although unconfirmed, concerns a candy-store owner, David Bradley, whose shop was flooded during a major storm in 1883. His entire stock of taffy was soaked with salty Atlantic Ocean water. When a young girl came into his shop and asked if he had any taffy for sale, he is said to have offered some "salt water taffy." At the time it was a joke, because all his taffy had been soaked with salt water, but the girl was delighted, she bought the candy and proudly walked down to the beach to show her friends. Bradley's mother was in the back and heard the exchange. She loved the name and so Salt Water Taffy was born.[1]
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I am currently in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Although the salt water taffy you see in the picture is not from Atlantic City, this kind of candy can be found up and down the east coast of the US. Each region has its' own take on the taffy taste, with historic Savannah serving up a fine example.
Although this is dental blog, you're not going to read of the evils of candy and how it may be the dentists' best friend. I will only say to enjoy the sweet stuff in its' many forms and origins. Anything that can put such a smile on our faces that be all that bad, right? Always share the taste and happiness that candy can bring, so that you may enjoy in moderation.
Happy eating!
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