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Cotton candy (U.S. Pakistan India Canada) candy floss or candyfloss (UK Ireland New Zealand India and South Africa) or fairy floss (Australia) is a form of spun sugar. Since it comprises mostly air a small initial quantity of sugar generates a tremendously greater final volume causing servings to be physically large and voluminous. A typical serving on a stick is approximately 1 ounce/30 grams. It is sometimes sold in bags containing several servings (see accompanying photos).
