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Turkish Taffy[edit]

A selection of Bonomo Turkish Taffy flavors

Turkish Taffy is a type of taffy candy that was originally produced by the Bonomo company in the United States. Despite its name, Turkish Taffy is not a traditional Turkish confectionery but rather an American creation.

History[edit]

Turkish Taffy was invented in the 1910s by Herman Herer, a confectioner from New York City. The recipe was later sold to Victor Bonomo, who began producing it under the Bonomo brand in the 1940s. The candy became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, especially after being featured on the Howdy Doody television show.

The candy was originally available in four flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana. It was known for its unique texture, which was both chewy and brittle, allowing it to be "cracked" into pieces by hitting it against a hard surface.

Production[edit]

Turkish Taffy is made by aerating a mixture of corn syrup, sugar, and egg whites, which is then cooked and cooled. The resulting candy is firm and can be broken into pieces. Unlike other taffies, Turkish Taffy is not pulled, which gives it its distinctive texture.

Revival[edit]

In the 1980s, production of Turkish Taffy ceased when the Bonomo brand was sold to Tootsie Roll Industries, which discontinued the product. However, in 2010, Turkish Taffy was revived by the Bonomo family in partnership with Warrell Corporation. The candy is now produced using the original recipe and is available in its classic flavors.

Cultural Impact[edit]

Turkish Taffy holds a nostalgic place in American candy history, often remembered by those who grew up in the mid-20th century. It is frequently mentioned in pop culture and has a dedicated fan base that appreciates its unique qualities.

Related pages[edit]

References[edit]

Turkish Taffy Bars and Twists
Bonomo Turkish Taffy Selection
Early Box of Bonomo Turkish Taffy

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 == Turkish Taffy ==
-Turkish Taffy, also known as [[Bonomo Turkish Taffy]], is a type of [[taffy candy]] that originated in the United States. Despite its name, it does not have any direct connection to [[Turkey]] or Turkish cuisine. The candy was first produced in 1912 by the [[Bonomo family]], who were immigrants from [[Coney Island]], New York.
+[[File:Bars_and_Twists_1.jpg|thumb|Various bars and twists of Turkish Taffy]]
+[[File:Bonomo-Turkish-Taffy-Selection.jpg|thumb|A selection of Bonomo Turkish Taffy flavors]]
+[[File:Early_Box_of_Bonomo_Turkish_Taffy.jpg|thumb|An early box of Bonomo Turkish Taffy]]
+'''Turkish Taffy''' is a type of [[taffy]] candy that was originally produced by the [[Bonomo]] company in the [[United States]]. Despite its name, Turkish Taffy is not a traditional [[Turkish cuisine|Turkish]] confectionery but rather an American creation.
 == History ==
-The Bonomo family started their candy business in 1897, but it wasn't until 1912 that they introduced Turkish Taffy. The candy was initially sold in large sheets that were broken into pieces and sold by weight. In the 1940s, the candy was packaged in individual wrappers and sold in a variety of flavors, including [[vanilla]], [[chocolate]], [[strawberry]], and [[banana]].
+Turkish Taffy was invented in the 1910s by [[Herman Herer]], a [[confectioner]] from [[New York City]]. The recipe was later sold to [[Victor Bonomo]], who began producing it under the Bonomo brand in the 1940s. The candy became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, especially after being featured on the [[Howdy Doody]] television show.
+The candy was originally available in four flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana. It was known for its unique texture, which was both chewy and brittle, allowing it to be "cracked" into pieces by hitting it against a hard surface.
 == Production ==
-The production process of Turkish Taffy is unique. The candy is made by first boiling a mixture of [[sugar]], [[corn syrup]], and [[egg whites]] until it reaches a taffy-like consistency. The mixture is then cooled and stretched until it becomes thin and pliable. The taffy is then cut into pieces and wrapped in wax paper.
+Turkish Taffy is made by [[aerating]] a mixture of [[corn syrup]], [[sugar]], and [[egg whites]], which is then cooked and cooled. The resulting candy is firm and can be broken into pieces. Unlike other taffies, Turkish Taffy is not pulled, which gives it its distinctive texture.
+== Revival ==
-== Popularity and Legacy ==
+In the 1980s, production of Turkish Taffy ceased when the Bonomo brand was sold to [[Tootsie Roll Industries]], which discontinued the product. However, in 2010, Turkish Taffy was revived by the Bonomo family in partnership with [[Warrell Corporation]]. The candy is now produced using the original recipe and is available in its classic flavors.
-Turkish Taffy was a popular candy in the mid-20th century, especially among children. The candy's unique texture and the fun of "cracking" it before eating made it a favorite treat. Despite the candy's popularity, production ceased in 1989 when the Bonomo company was sold. However, in 2010, the candy was reintroduced by the [[Doscher's Candy Company]], who purchased the rights to the recipe.
+== Cultural Impact ==
-== See Also ==
+Turkish Taffy holds a nostalgic place in American candy history, often remembered by those who grew up in the mid-20th century. It is frequently mentioned in [[pop culture]] and has a dedicated fan base that appreciates its unique qualities.
-* [[List of candies]]
+== Related pages ==
-* [[History of candy]]
 * [[Taffy (candy)]]
+* [[Bonomo]]
+* [[Confectionery]]
 == References ==
+{{reflist}}
-* [[Bonomo Turkish Taffy]]
+[[Category:American confectionery]]
-* [[Doscher's Candy Company]]
+[[Category:Brand name confectionery]]
-* [[History of candy]]
+<gallery>
-* [[Taffy (candy)]]
+File:Bars_and_Twists_1.jpg|Turkish Taffy Bars and Twists
-{{dictionary-stub1}}
+File:Bonomo-Turkish-Taffy-Selection.jpg|Bonomo Turkish Taffy Selection
+File:Early_Box_of_Bonomo_Turkish_Taffy.jpg|Early Box of Bonomo Turkish Taffy
+</gallery>