Boardwalk Treat: Salt Water Taffy
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
July 22, 2022 1:05pm CST
A great summer treat for tourists who visit beach resorts is a box of Salt Water Taffy. Do you recall the first time you tried Salt Water Taffy? Was it a gift or did you buy some at a tourist attraction/vacation spot?
Salt Water Taffy is composed of sugar, cornstarch, corn syrup, glycerine, water, butter, salt, natural and/or artificial flavor, and food color. Although you can order the candy through mail orders, it is still being sold in shops on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
I remember my parents buying Salt Water Taffy on both Atlantic City and Asbury Park's (NJ)boardwalks. We were there to enjoy the rides and my folks enjoyed strolling the boardwalk and seeing the shops.
Some of the most popular flavors today are vanilla, banana, peppermint, and watermelon. My favorite flavor was chocolate! For those who tried some what's yours?
Source- wikipedia.com
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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6 Aug 22
Yum, home-made taffy! What a treat 
Can't go wrong with vanilla, no surprises there, lol.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
Can't go wrong with vanilla, no surprises there, lol.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 Aug 22
@dgobucks226 Lots of good sweet memories too.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
23 Jul 22
I don't remember where and when I had my first saltwater taffy. Vanilla and chocolate are good.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
25 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 I've never had cotton candy flavored taffy.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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27 Jul 22
@LindaOHio I don't remember that flavor as a kid. It must be a newer one.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Vanilla is another tasty one!
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
The Top 5 popular flavors are:
Vanilla Taffy.
Peppermint Flavored Taffy.
Watermelon Salt Water Taffy.
Cotton Candy Flavored Taffy.
Banana Salt Water Taffy.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
25 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 I have seen places in your country selling Saltwater taffy, but I never bought.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Yes, I discovered this candy it is popular only in America. Saltwater taffy is a traditional American candy, and not usually found outside America. The companies that manufacture saltwater taffy are located in America, ...
In the United Kingdom, taffy pieces are known as "chewy sweets", "chews" or "fruit chews"—the term "taffy" is not used.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 Thanks for the info. Is 'taffy' another term for 'toffee' perhaps?
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Saltwater taffy is a traditional American candy, and not usually found outside America. The companies that manufacture saltwater taffy are located in America, ... It began in Atlantic City, NJ in the 1880's.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
In the United Kingdom, taffy pieces are known as "chewy sweets", "chews" or "fruit chews"—the term "taffy" is not used.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Watermelon is one of the top 5 popular flavors. Very chewy candy, not for anyone with dental issues, lol.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Now that's a fun fact! Saltwater taffy is a traditional American candy, and not usually found outside America. The companies that manufacture saltwater taffy are located in America, ...
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
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@sica98 (2441)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 I did not know that for a fact.Thanks for sharing it.I hope to try it someday
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@snowy22315 (209132)
• United States
22 Jul 22
Not really a salt water taffy fan, too sticky, and I don't have a favorite flavor. I might be tempted to try some again though if I found some unique flavors.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
I see. Top 5 popular flavors: Vanilla, Peppermint, Watermelon, Cotton Candy and Banana. Cotton Candy would have to be a must try for me!
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Jul 22
We still find it around here. Love the different flavors. Grape please!
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 ........Atlantic City was a fun place I guess. A lot of fun things invented and going on.
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Hmm, grape would be a new one for me.
Top 5 popular flavors:
Vanilla Taffy.
Peppermint Flavored Taffy.
Watermelon Salt Water Taffy.
Cotton Candy Flavored Taffy.
Banana Salt Water Taffy.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
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@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Jul 22
Ohhh, ok, I didn't know that. I actually don't like candy although I will eat fruit like Mangos etc.
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
None of those flavors. Top 5 popular flavors: Vanilla, Peppermint, Watermelon, Cotton Candy and Banana.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
Saying salt water is a cool way to reference the ocean. It fits in with branding it as a boardwalk treat.
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@LeaPea2417 (40058)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Jul 22
I bought a box many years ago at a gift shop on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Yes, a popular item on many state boardwalks I'm sure! They have many flavors maybe a few new ones at least from what I remember, but I always liked chocolate and vanilla best.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Jul 22
Are boardwalks and via the mail the only places it's available? I thought I ate that many years ago but I would have guessed that I bought it at a store in town. Maybe it was a different type of taffy
While I was at the Atlantic city boardwalk once in my life I don't believe we had much money to spend it on while there. I only remember waking around for a little while before continuing on our trip to GA.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Well, I know it is very popular in all the resort towns where I live. It's sold in all the candy shops. It may be available in town as you suggestion in confection/candy shops.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
Top 5 popular flavors:
Vanilla Taffy.
Peppermint Flavored Taffy.
Watermelon Salt Water Taffy.
Cotton Candy Flavored Taffy.
Banana Salt Water Taffy.
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Jul 22
I do not remember trying Salt Water Taffy before in my lifetime since I have never been to the Atlantic City boardwalk.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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24 Jul 22
Peppermint is a very popular flavor listed as the top 5 most popular.
Fun fact: Salt Water Taffy was originally produced and marketed in the shore resort at Atlantic City, New Jersey (U.S.) in the 1880s.
Despite its name, the taffy contains no seawater
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@NJChicaa (127172)
• United States
24 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 Yes I actually knew both of those things.
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