Cotton Candy Was Once Affectionately Called Fairy Floss - Chowhound

Westend61/Getty Images Fairs and festivals boast some of the most delectable foods you'll ever find. We're talking corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried everything, and, of course, cotton candy. Made from heated sugar spun in a specialized machine, cotton candy is light, fluffy, and melts in your mouth. Being made from pure sugar, this confection, while delicious, is naturally not the best thing for your teeth, though…