Find the answers to the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Supersonic Quiz” for 6-17-2025. Learn the sweet science behind making chewy, stretchy taffy candy.
Question 1: What is the key step in making taffy?
- Baking
- Stretching & pulling
- Freezing
Answer: Stretching & pulling
Fact: The key step in making taffy is stretching and pulling. This process mixes air into the candy, making it light, chewy, and smooth. Without pulling, the taffy would be hard and sticky. Stretching also helps to blend the flavors evenly. So, pulling is what gives taffy its soft and stretchy texture.
Question 2: What ingredient keeps taffy chewy?
- Corn syrup
- Vinegar
- Flour
Answer: Corn syrup
Fact: The ingredient that keeps taffy chewy is corn syrup. It prevents the sugar from crystallizing and helps the taffy stay soft and stretchy. Without corn syrup, the taffy would become hard and brittle. Vinegar is used to break down sugar, and flour isn’t used in taffy.
Question 3: Where did salt water taffy originate?
- New Jersey
- Germany
- England
Answer: New Jersey
Fact: Salt water taffy originated in New Jersey, USA. It was first made in the late 1800s in the beach town of Atlantic City. A candy shop owner joked about his taffy being soaked with ocean water, and the name stuck. Despite the name, it doesn’t actually contain salt water.
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