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Q: How did salt water taffy get its name?
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How much salt water is in salt water taffy?

there is no salt water in the candy "salt water taffy." it is just the name/brand.


What is the most common salt water taffy flavor?

salt water taffy


What is the history of salt water Taffy?

Salt water taffy originates from Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1883, David Bradley's shop was flooded with salt water, soaking his entire stock of taffy. This was jokingly offered to a customer as salt water taffy, which has stuck since.


Is salt water taffy gluten free?

Not all salt water taffy is gluten free. There are companies that DO make gluten free taffy, however it is always a good idea to ask. Some salt water taffy does contain gluten.


Where was saltwater taffy invented?

Just normal taffy. There are many myths to why it is called salt water taffy


Why is salt water taffy called salt water taffy?

2 theories: 1: The taffy became popular and was sold at the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. So it became known as salt water taffy because of its proximity to the ocean. 2: A candy maker named David Bradley built his candy shop too close to the edge of the boardwalk (in Altlantic City, New Jersey as well) and a storm came and the ocean rose and flooded the store. Later a girl came by to buy some taffy, the frustrated candy maker Bradley Sarcastically called it salt water taffy. Later his mother or sister came by an encouraged him to keep the name.


Where can you buy salt water taffy in the the UK?

Lourdes Secondary School.


What food did people eat in jesus time?

Salt water taffy.


What is the flavor of black and white salt water taffy?

the flavor is black licorice


What happens to saltwater taffy or licorice in sunlight?

It melts cause of the salt water....


What is the Shelf life of salt water taffy?

I eat it too fast to find out.


How much salt is in saltwater taffy?

it is actually 100 percent salt gooed into taffy