Cotton Candy Facts

Cotton candy is a fluffy, sweet treat favorite for many.  Keeping it fresh can be a bit of a challenge due to it's sensitivity to temperature and it's environment.  A room temperature of 68 degrees in a cool dry area is recommended.  All of our cotton candy is made to order and is hand spun individually.

For live hand spun cotton candy, it is best to consume within 20 minutes.  In warmer weather moisture will cause the cotton candy to shrink. 

The temperature of the environment of cotton candy's setting will have an effect on it's lifespan.  Cotton candy in tubs is best consumed within 3-8 weeks to preserve it's fluffiness. Best practice is to keep cotton candy out of heat, high humidity and sunlight.  While cotton candy is made of sugar cane, it does not have an expiration date. 

Did you know?

1. Invention: Cotton candy was invented by dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton in 1897. It was first introduced to the public at the 1904 World's Fair.
2. Composition: It is primarily made of sugar, which is heated and then spun through tiny holes to create fine threads that accumulate into a fluffy, airy mass.
3. Colors and Flavors: While traditionally pink or blue, cotton candy can come in various colors and flavors depending on the dye and flavoring used.
4. Health: Despite appearing large and fluffy, it is mostly air and typically contains less sugar than a can of soda.

Disclaimer:

Effects of Temperature and Humidity on Cotton Candy:
1. Warm Humid Temperatures: (Melting and Sticky Texture) High humidity causes cotton candy to absorb moisture from the air, making it sticky and causing it to collapse and shrink as the sugar threads melt.
Loss of Shape and Volume: The increased moisture content can make the cotton candy lose its fluffy texture and volume, turning it into a dense, sticky mass.
2. Cold Temperatures
Brittleness: In colder conditions, cotton candy can become more brittle and may break apart more easily.
Preservation: Cold temperatures generally help preserve the fluffy texture of cotton candy better than warm, humid conditions as the lower moisture levels prevent the sugar threads from dissolving.
In summary, cotton candy thrives best in dry, moderate temperatures where it can maintain its light and airy structure. Humidity and heat can rapidly degrade its texture and appearance, while cold can help maintain its form but may affect its fragility.