True Treats Candy
Turkish Taffy
Turkish Taffy
SKU:12245
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Turkish Taffy was actually made in the 1920s by accident when a candy maker added too many egg whites to what he hoped would be marshmallows. After years of experimentation he created the Turkish Taffy which was neither “Turkish” nor, technically, taffy. Eventually, an immigrant family named Bonomo… who actually were from Turkey, bought the company. They lived in Coney Island which, at the time, was all about beauty queens, weight-lifted, and generally boardwalk campiness. The Turkish Taffy fit right in.
How to eat: Freeze the “taffy” then break it into melt-in-your-mouth bits or just eat it as is. Comes in vanilla, wild banana, chocolate, and strawberry.
Watch Candy Historian Susan Benjamin talk about the History of Turkish Taffy
Candy Mistakes We Love – Turkish Taffy
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
