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.
Salt water taffy does not contain actual seawater or salt water as an ingredient. The name "salt water taffy" likely originated from its coastal origins and traditional recipe that includes salt. However, the amount of salt water in salt water taffy is negligible.
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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.
Salt water taffy derived its name from a flooding accident in Atlantic City in the late 19th century. The term "salt water" is believed to have been used to describe the process of making the taffy using salt water from the ocean.
Some unique flavors of salt water taffy that I have enjoyed include maple bacon, key lime pie, and cotton candy.
Salt water taffy is called so because it originally gained popularity in coastal regions where it was made with seawater. The term "salt water" is a nod to its coastal origin, rather than being a direct ingredient in the taffy itself.
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The amount of sugar in a piece of salt water taffy can vary depending on the size and specific recipe used to make it. On average, a piece of salt water taffy typically contains around 6-8 grams of sugar.
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Pure celery salt contains finely ground salt and celery seed. There shoud be no wheat gluten in it.
Salt water taffy.