History of Cotton Candy Maker
There are several stories as to who came up with the cotton candy
maker. Certain facts that are still known as the history of this fluffy
cotton candy maker are as follows :
- In 1899 Wharton and Morrison created the first electric cotton
candy machine to melt and spin sugar through tiny holes using
centrifugal force. They created fine candy threads called fairy
floss.
- Thomas Patton while experimenting with caramelizing sugar formed
threads using fork. He used a gas fired rotating plate to spin
cotton candy threads. He then received the patent on this machine in
1900.
- At the same time, a Louisiana dentist, Lascaux introduced cotton
candy at his dental practice.
- In 1904, this invention was taken to the St. Louis world's Fair
by Wharton and Morrison.
- Cotton candy was originally called fairy floss. In 1920 it was
referred to as cotton candy.
- In 1994, Gold Medal Products introduced a more reliable model
with a spring base.
Features of Cotton Candy Maker
- Non slip rubber feet
- Sturdy construction
- Uses granulated sugar
- Safe and easy to use and clean
Working of Cotton Candy Maker
- Sugar is melted into a liquid state.
- Melted sugar is then spun in the machine.
- The machine forces the liquid through tiny holes.
- These holes shapes and cools the liquid sugar.
- After cooling the sugar becomes solid again.
- The center of the machine is filled with thousands of tiny
threads.
- These tiny threads are collected and served on a stick.
