Cotton Candy Ingredients: Water

Cotton candy is a spun sugar confection. It is made by heating granulated sugar until it liquefies, then spinning it at high speed through tiny holes. As the sugar emerges, it cools and solidifies into fine threads, which are then collected onto a cone or stick.

Cotton candy is primarily used as a sweetener and for its novelty appeal. Its airy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and bright colors make it a popular treat, especially at fairs, carnivals, and parties. It is also sometimes incorporated into desserts like ice cream and milkshakes for added sweetness and visual interest.

Cotton candy is essentially pure sugar, providing calories but no significant nutrients. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars. The FDA has not set a specific upper limit for added sugar intake, but advises that it be less than 10% of daily calories. High intake of added sugars is associated with increased risk of health issues like dental cavities and weight gain.