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'''Cotton candy''' (also known as '''fairy floss''' in Australia and '''candy floss''' in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa) is a form of spun sugar. The confection is made by heating and liquefying sugar and spinning it out through tiny holes where it solidifies in midair and is collected on a larger spinning cone.

== History ==
The concept of [[spun sugar]] has been around since the 15th century. However, the invention of machine-spun cotton candy is credited to [[William Morrison]] and [[John C. Wharton]], candy-makers from Nashville, Tennessee, USA, who introduced their "Fairy Floss" at the [[1904 World's Fair]] in St. Louis, Missouri.

== Production ==
Cotton candy is made by heating and liquefying sugar, then spinning it out through tiny holes where it solidifies in midair and is collected on a larger spinning cone. The process requires specialized equipment, typically a cotton candy machine, to produce the candy's distinctive light, fluffy texture.

== Consumption ==
Cotton candy is often consumed at carnivals, circuses, and fairs. It is sold in plastic bags or on a stick or cone and is eaten by hand. Despite its airy texture, cotton candy is essentially pure sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

== Varieties ==
While traditional cotton candy is pink or blue and has a simple sugar flavor, many different flavors and colors of cotton candy can be found today. Some popular flavors include bubblegum, watermelon, and grape.

== Health concerns ==
As cotton candy is essentially pure sugar, it is high in calories and offers no nutritional value. Regular consumption can contribute to obesity and tooth decay.

== In popular culture ==
Cotton candy has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and songs, often as a symbol of childhood innocence or the ephemeral nature of pleasure.

== See also ==
* [[List of desserts]]
* [[List of candies]]
* [[Sugar]]

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