Turkish Taffy

Turkish Taffy

Turkish Taffy, also known as Bonomo Turkish Taffy, is a type of taffy candy that originated in the United States. Despite its name, it does not have any direct connection to Turkey or Turkish cuisine. The candy was first produced in 1912 by the Bonomo family, who were immigrants from Coney Island, New York.

History

The Bonomo family started their candy business in 1897, but it wasn't until 1912 that they introduced Turkish Taffy. The candy was initially sold in large sheets that were broken into pieces and sold by weight. In the 1940s, the candy was packaged in individual wrappers and sold in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana.

Production

The production process of Turkish Taffy is unique. The candy is made by first boiling a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and egg whites until it reaches a taffy-like consistency. The mixture is then cooled and stretched until it becomes thin and pliable. The taffy is then cut into pieces and wrapped in wax paper.

Popularity and Legacy

Turkish Taffy was a popular candy in the mid-20th century, especially among children. The candy's unique texture and the fun of "cracking" it before eating made it a favorite treat. Despite the candy's popularity, production ceased in 1989 when the Bonomo company was sold. However, in 2010, the candy was reintroduced by the Doscher's Candy Company, who purchased the rights to the recipe.

See Also

• List of candies
• History of candy
• Taffy (candy)

References

• Bonomo Turkish Taffy
• Doscher's Candy Company
• History of candy
• Taffy (candy)