Cotton candy is possibly the most amazing form of caramelization ever invented by man. It is unsurprising considering the number of names that the treat itself is known by, including candy cobwebs, Hawai mithai, candy floss, and our personal favorite, fairy floss.

While today’s technology allows us to produce cotton candy with a simple machine and a little time, the process would have been incredibly labor-intensive and no doubt expensive, leaving Cotton Candy as the treat of the financial elite.

There are many exciting dessert recipes that call for the use of Cotton Candy, but have you ever wondered about its history?