Cotton candy is a sweet treat which brings back memories of carefree days, celebrations, special outings, and great vibes. Today, let’s take a trip around the world and explore some unique names given to this special sugary snack.
It’s quiz time! Grab a piece of paper, a mound of fluffy cotton candy, and let’s get started.
Use the list of countries below to help you answer the questions. Each country is only used once – so choose carefully! (Answers can be found at the bottom of the page.)
What is cotton candy called in other countries?
Country Choice Bank: Italy, England, Australia, Turkey, Argentina, Spain, France, Belgium, Thailand, southern Africa, Czech Republic, and Japan.
- copo de azucar (sugar flake)
- wata-gashi (cotton sweets)
- suikerspin (sugar spider)
- spook asem (ghost’s breath)
- sai mai’ (silk threads)
- ukrová vata (sugar cottonwool)
- zucchero filato (spun sugar)
- fairy floss
- la barbe à papa (daddy’s beard)
- candyfloss
- pamuk helva (cotton halva)
- algodón de azúcar (sugared cotton)
ANSWERS: (1) Argentina, (2) Japan, (3) Belgium, (4) southern Africa, (5) Thailand, (6) Czech Republic, (7) Italy, (8) Australia, (9) France, (10) England, (11) Turkey, (12) Spain.
How did you do? Were you able to attain a perfect score? If not, I think a trip around the world (for real) is in store for all of us cotton candy lovers!
Question: What is the name for cotton candy from your language or country? Please share and provide the English translation. Please join the discussion.