Cotton Candy
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What it is
Cotton candy is a spun sugar confection. It is made by heating granulated sugar until it liquefies, then spinning it through tiny holes, which cools the sugar into fine threads that are collected on a stick or in a bag.
Why it's used
Cotton candy is primarily used as a sweetener and provides a light, airy texture. It is most commonly found in candy and ice cream products, often flavored and colored.
Health notes
Cotton candy is essentially pure sugar and provides no nutritional value. The FDA considers sugar to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. While high sugar intake is linked to various health issues, cotton candy is typically consumed as an occasional treat.
Allergen info
Cotton candy is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Cotton Candy
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American Food Products Inc
Gummi Unicorns Flavored Candy, Gummi Unicorns
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
333kcal
3.3Protein
0Fat
76.7Carbs
Thrive Brands LLC
Strawberry Cotton Candy With Marshmallow Bits, Strawberry Cotton Candy With Marshmallow
High in added sugars — 96% DV per serving
385kcal
—Protein
1.9Fat
96.2Carbs
J&J Snack Foods Corp
Assorted Swirl Stix Ice Pops, Rainbow, Orange Dream, Cotton Candy, Verry Berry, Fruit Punch, Banana Split
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
94kcal
0Protein
0Fat
22.9Carbs
Rouse's Enterprises, Inc.
Cotton Candy Pops, Cotton Candy
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
180kcal
2.2Protein
12.4Fat
15.7Carbs
Mdx
Cotton Candy With Mini Marshmallows, Marshmallows
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
389kcal
0Protein
2.8Fat
94.4Carbs
Mdx
Chick & Bunny Cotton Candy With Mini Marshmallows, Chick & Bunny
386kcal
0Protein
0Fat
100Carbs