Are you a lover of sweets? Have you ever tasted “cotton candy”? If not, then taste it right away. The taste of this sweet is very yummy. You will enjoy its fluffy taste. It has different flavors and colors.
So, people of all ages like to taste cotton candy. But mostly children and girls like to eat it. In this article, we will talk about detailed information about this delicious cotton candy.
You can get it at parks, fairs, festivals, and carnivals, but mostly, you can purchase it from vendors on roads in a plastic bag, and it is rolled up on a stick, or you can get it on a piece of paper. However, delicious Cotton Candy is eaten all over the world.
In Pakistan, it is called “Lacha Patisa,” whereas, in other countries, it has different names like “Spun sugar,” “Sugar cotton wool,” and “Fairy Floss.” Only their names are different, but they are the same in taste.
Here, we will talk about its process, flavors, ingredients, machine, cost, types, etc.
Machine of Cotton Candy:
The Cotton Candy machine is also known as the “Cotton Candy maker.” There are different sizes of this machine. The machines we use at home are mostly electric Cotton Candy makers, mini Cotton Candy makers, and portable Cotton Candy makers. The commercial Cotton Candy maker is huge but easy to use.
The main equipment of the cotton candy machine is a grinding machine, an electric motor, and a big circular bowl. It is mostly used commercially but also rarely used at home.
Types of Cotton Candy machines:
There are two types of machines;
- Ribbons: In the ribbons, it takes less time to cool or heat, like a gas stove.
- Tubular: In the tubular, it takes too much time to cool or heat, like an electric stove.
Process of Making Cotton Candy:
Cotton Candy has two main ingredients: “air and sugar.” In this process, the sugar is poured into the head of the spinner’s machine. Then, add the color you want. The spinner rotates rapidly. Where the heat melts the sugar. Then, the sugar is transformed into tiny strands. After that, sugar strands are collected on a stick, and it looks like a fluffy layer. However, these strands are thinner than a human hair.
Excited about its Flavors? Here it goes
Cotton Candy has fruity flavors. There are almost 50 flavors of Cotton Candy. It is also available in different colors. Pink Vanilla, strawberry, and Blueberry are the most common flavors. Pink Vanilla Flavour is the original Cotton Candy.
However, vendors sell pink-colored Cotton Candy. Children also like to eat pink cotton candy. But nowadays, different types and flavors are available in the market.
Types:
- Green Apple Cotton Candy
- Cherry Cotton Candy
- Grape Cotton Candy
- Lemon Cotton Candy
- Watermelon Cotton Candy
- Pina Colada Cotton Candy, and many more.
Cost of Making Cotton Candy:
Cotton Candy does not take much money to make. If you are not literate to earn money to do a job in a company. You can start your own business, Cotton Candy. To start a business, you do not need a factory. If you have a machine, you can make cotton candy at home easily. It does not require too much space. So, It is very profitable. You need a machine, sugar, and plastic bags to make Cotton Candy.
Cotton Candy would not spoil quickly. You can save it in its plastic bag or a plastic container. Then, it will last for many weeks. You can buy it locally from vendors on the roads and also purchase branded hygienic Cotton Candy from supermarkets. Cotton Candy is fat-free, so it is healthier than the other sweets. However, except for children, when adults eat Cotton Candy, they remember their childhood.
Conclusion :
Cotton candy contains only sugar, no minerals, no vitamins, and no other healthy elements along with the taste. However, Cotton Candy also has some losses. If you eat too much cotton candy and do not rinse it after eating it, it can damage your teeth. Because cotton candy sticks on your teeth. Your teeth can get infected by eating this.
Cotton candy has been a favorite sweet of children for many years. It is just a taste that children mostly enjoy.
