Taffy, or
chews, are a type of
candy similar to
toffee. Taffy is often sold alongside
bubblegum and hard candy. Taffy is made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of boiled sugar,
butter or
vegetable oil, flavorings, and coloring until it becomes aerated (meaning that tiny air bubbles are produced, resulting in a light, fluffy and chewy candy). When this process is complete, the taffy is rolled, cut into small
pastel-coloured pieces and wrapped in
wax paper to keep it soft. It usually has a
fruity flavor, but other flavors are common as well, including
molasses and the classic unflavored taffy.