#62 Making taffy using amazing taffy machines

[@patrickharrison4763]

Love that Greg wears his candy making hat even outside the shop

[@TKGaming7750]

It's part of him

[@Endeavr_]

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[@ssl3546]

you ever seen videos from John Townsend where he's driving around in a sedan in modern clothes? It looks super weird. Same reason Homer Simpson wears the same clothes in every episode but one, and why the Mythbusters wore white and black in every episode.

[@AndromedaeRD]

Gosh, Greg, I've never been so hooked on watching how candy was made until I stumbled upon your videos in the suggested section. I can't tell you how many documentaries/"How it's made"s I've watched and was pretty bored halfway through because the narrator didn't seem interested or passionate about what he was talking about... But when I watched your videos on candy making, I was instantly hooked because I could feel the emotion and intrigue in your voice as you explained to us in a very kind way what was going on. The inflection that you use so consistently is something that others need to learn! I want to thank you for being true to your passion and if I'm ever in Tallahassee I'll definitely stop by to see you all. Much love, Rhoadie

[@LoftyPursuits]

+Andromedae Rhoadamine thank you. It is easy to do for something you love. But I do admit the second story like the weather in candy and this one has been getting harder and harder to come up with.

[@carpii]

this was very cool. The wrapping machine looks very advanced for something from the 1920’s. Also it kinda made me chuckle that nearly everything is automated, apart from the bit which pushes the packets into the boxes.. I would have thought this was the easiest bit to automate

[@niagarawarrior9623]

my guess is that its for some level of quality control

[@timothycotner3492]

Also harder than you think. The boxes are stiff and predictable. The bags... not so much

[@temporarychannelname8620]

Both comments are true. Also economics. If it would take you 20 years to pay off a piece of specialized equipment that would automatically do the job when you can just pay someone $13 bucks an hour to do it, you usually just stick with the personnel. Business tend to be pretty steady with what they know works.

[@getdownforthemaintenance6881]

I’ve actually had taffy with salt in it. “Ocean Breeze” is essentially vanilla flavor candy with sea salt crystals mixed into it

[@patrickgardner2204]

How was it?

[@hanahahmad]

same i had it when i went to america

[@rachel705]

Salt caramel taffy is very good too

[@seth094978]

Yeah the salt water taffy that I'm used to most definitely has salt in it. No question. My wife has been making taffy lately, too, and every recipe she's tried has at least a little salt, with the better recipes having quite a bit. Taffy can be a bit boring without the salt, in my opinion.

[@kursedklown]

First, they take the dinglepop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then repurposed for later batches. They take the dinglebop and they push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It's important that the fleeb is rubbed, because the fleeb has all of the fleeb juice. Then a Schlameeh shows up, and he rubs it, and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There are several hizzards in the way. The blamphs rub against the chumbles, and the klubus and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with a regular taffy.

[@insanitynears]

You deserve so many more likes, sir

[@jamescollins6085]

People who haven't watched Rick and Morty will be so confused.

[@Renville80]

James Collins Nah, I read it as someone in elementary school that was bored and decided to try and make a funny on KZbin.

[@kursedklown]

if you're referring to me, you're wrong. I'm an adult.

[@gekolvr0734]

Hello Bogleech, I din't know you liked candy!

[@Yomom12388]

I work at the Hershey factory and that scale system is essentially the same ones that we use. It's a fairly neat system that can pump out around 60 bags per minute. Except our wrappers on the Nuggets line pump out about 450 pieces in a minute.

[@noahbarnette8178]

Yomom12388 you have a good job sir

[@shymike1196]

I initially misread this as "heresy factory"

[@PK-er6gh]

are you an oompa luumpa?

[@motothumper5598]

How does this guy still have all his fingers?

[@SMGJohn]

Wont for long if he does not watch it.

[@rollingthunder1043]

He's very good at what he does!

[@pictureus]

@@rollingthunder1043 That's what everybody tells themselves until the day an accident happens. Not worth the risk imo, for saving just a few extra seconds.

[@gatsmen2200]

He’s made out of banana and strawberry salt water taffee, in order to sustain himself he has to create taffee with the same machine that created him. All they need to do is attach some taffee onto where he lost his finger.

[@doclinny]

@logan siebe how was that bitchy at all. why you gotta ruin wholesome channels like this?

[@Gertyutz]

I like your videos, Greg. They're edited to contain just the essentials. And also, you share recipes and techniques with other candy-makers. In most industries, those are secrets.

[@fgfg633]

I absolutely love taffy. I try to stay away from it because I eat way too much and always feel sick 😂. I have no control when it comes to taffy 🐷

[@aperson7100]

braces and diabetes type 1!!

[@bacalaonabrash]

Watching this taffy wrapping machines and its mechanical precision after all this time makes me really really happy.

[@bucky13]

3:07 Totally forgot I used to go here every year with my parents until I saw the guy throwing taffy, that was always the best piece.

[@gianhh6336]

Guys help, I started watching these videos an hour ago, and I can't stop watching theeeeemmmm

[@venusinverted]

Glad to see you guys visit Wee R Sweetz, they're amazing! I used to go there all the time when I was younger.

[@ironmanfanman4001]

Thanks so much for introducing me to this company. I was able to get taffy for my mom for Mother's Day and got their new baby package for a friend of mine. It really scratched an itch in a time where we won't be able to procure it at the County or Local fair this year.

[@prive8]

thanks for coming to myrtle! the kanipes are lovely folks. so cool to see them in your video.

[@diamondfox_w9008]

the taffy stretcher is SO mesmerizing

[@Granola-ld1by]

That taffy rolling machine makes me nervous as hell, does it stop if someone's arm gets caught

[@Warhamer116]

no

[@Renville80]

Stormlord You know this... how?

[@Warhamer116]

@@Renville80 it lacks the neccessary pressure-sensing equipment and/or pop-gears. That much is clear from just seeing the machine.

[@gabewandrei6616]

There is a button and or pedal that is always within reach that will cut all power to the machine.

[@mikehunt3688]

At 5:00 you can see a red button on the side of the machine, that's likely the button that will shut off the power if there's an emergency.

[@riversong4997]

Out of all your videos, this one just so happened to show up in my feed while I'm at the beach!!! 😆 Stay awesome!!!

[@Dabednego]

I absolutely love taffy; my favorite candy, and when you get it fresh, soft and chewy it's an experience like nothing else.

[@Baltolover21]

I went here whenever I went to myrtle beach!! There taffy is so so good!!

[@jennalehman8187]

You're a wonderful person, I hope you never die.

[@0ofers454]

I have NEVER seen a shop that sells taffy And I only have eaten taffy 2 times in my life 1 was at my grandma caretaker's house (care taker and grandma's house were Connected) and the caretakers kid gave me Some 2 was from my nice old lady violin teacher I think it was around a holiday but Idk it was Lime and lemon flavored

[@jeffm3283]

I'm glad you made a taffy episode. Thank you. I love the wrapping machine especially

[@trinityrose5203]

Some of the best Salt Water Taffy I've ever tasted comes from the Golden Rod in York, Maine. It's so good, and sooooo creamy.

[@rachelise11]

I was scrolling through the comments hoping someone would mention the Goldenrod. I've watched their machines through the window every summer since I was a kid, and they are just like the ones in this video.

[@trinityrose5203]

@@rachelise11 I have a video somewhere of it. I love to stop whenever we're near!

[@RichardGetzPhotography]

The candy is great, but imagine the engineering of the machines! WOW!

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

always a joy to watch candy being made. I think it reminds me of holidays and vacations so much, that it feels like an American tradition to eat candy now. at least a personal tradition I've developed.

[@luannrice8450]

I use to make homemade taffy at sleep overs when I was a kid. We pulled it together . Fun! This is amazing with the machines doing it all.

[@gustavgnoettgen]

So beautiful machines! The golden ages of oldschool mechanical industry.

[@mykro3257]

As I was scrolling I saw this and at a glance it looked like a pile of gemstones then after reading the title I realized its a different kind of treasure

[@capeman10]

Thank you for these beautiful videos. I love to watch those old machines at work.

[@Andreath3d]

I just made taffy for the first time❤ 😊 amazing couldn’t stop eating it these machines are life savers and no mess thank you for the video

[@sydneyboyle9274]

The old school roller is very much like a baler that makes square bales of hay, probably developed around the same time! A comb picks up the row of hay, an auger brings it towards a compressor, which packs it into something like "sheets" of hay, and when there's enough sheets, the machine wraps the bale in twine and spits out a whole square bale of hay into the field, or hay wagon depending on how your machine is optimized. Incredible, how similar such different machines are!

[@OneGeekStudios]

I've been to Wee R Sweetz several times while in Myrtle Beach. The taffy is SO GOOD! Definitely go anytime you want quality taffy

[@zinzolin14]

Wow! Look at those incredible machines! Must've been working for decades!

[@brianlawson3757]

Ha ha! That two story machine is called a super bagger. I used to run the same kind of equipment years ago. It's kind of nostalgic seeing one in operation again. 😎

[@TheFreakyFanatic]

I just recently stumbled upon this channel and I cannot stop watching these videos.

[@Kibaoftheleaves]

Oh my gosh I love taffy. The post-wrap sorting machines were my favorite.

[@kostazateasealot3245]

I really do love candy!!! All I can do is apologize for not finding this gem sooner!

[@vonjunzt4130]

that is pretty sophisticated for some taffy in boxes. i've worked in many factories larger than this one where that bagging and boxing (and maybe wrapping too) would be done by hand!

[@teamseshmason]

I remember having this as a kid when i went to Myrtle Beach.

[@marchband1691]

I swear you always talk like you're writing an essay, like a story! I love it! Write my essays for me you'd be amazing! You just sound like an author

[@LoftyPursuits]

+MarchBand16 Everything is a storym

[@marchband1691]

Lofty Pursuits never quit doing what you love! Keep up the good work!

[@amandateoh1164]

from the bottom of my heart, i hope so many more people are subscribed to your channel!

[@ky_yello2397]

I love when people visit SC it like some seeing all the cool stuff we have to offer

[@kalliste01]

It's crazy how fast those little arms went to wrap the paper on the bigger machines!

[@JerryAsano]

I love seeing mechanical marvels like these in action

[@PugglevsPanda]

My prayers go out to you guys for the hurricane, stay safe!!!

[@michaelfries7969]

Pretty cool. I've worked in various factories over the years and the food processing ones that deal with wet or dry goods typically feed from the second floors since gravity is free. I'm sure they have a decent warehouse with all the ingredients they need :) Takes a lot to keep old machines running too.

[@Bacoprah]

Cool episode Greg! Neat to see how other candies are made. Hoping you and yours are kept safe during these next few big storms coming at Florida. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan

[@fletcher3913]

That was fun. Thank you for taking us along.

[@Fitzroyfallz]

We don't have Taffy in Australia, it always seemed like something out of a fantasy!

[@joeykelly0157]

Hippie Whovian it’s amazing the texture is amazing and the flavors are great

[@kiwibird8441]

I bet you there is except we don't call them taffy, fruit bursts are the same thing

[@hankmesker]

@@kiwibird8441 they are not the same is quite different, taffy is more creamy and feels different than fruit bursts.

[@kiwibird8441]

@@hankmeskerno

[@Doc_Fun]

@@kiwibird8441 yes.

[@ejgotcher1011]

I love this channel so humble and little yet still very good

[@scottfirman]

I buy a bag of mixed taffy every month. I have always loved soft taffy.

[@Robert-xp4ii]

Never been a huge fan of taffy but I was born in Tallahassee so support you. 👍

[@megasocky]

This makes me appreciate taffy more

[@emotionally6559]

Stay safe during Irma! Take any precautions needed. Better safe than sorry! -A caring Floridian💕

[@user-ob6gc3io6i]

Everytime I see one of these videos, I just imagine taking a massive bite out of one of those hunks, and getting my teeth stuck together... that stuff just looks so good!

[@fredsavage4925]

excellent presentation and editing. taffy pulling machines are so cool.

[@InnocentGuillotine]

I think I've actually been to Wee R Sweetz; they have some really good taffy there!

[@conaireparsons9672]

This channel is like the sweetest ASMR channel. Its just so oddly satisfying

[@andyweb7779]

I made a cup of Vanilla Red Bush tea the other night and dunked Ginger Nut biscuits into it... really really nice lol. I was surprised. Vanilla + Ginger go well together.

[@RevRun14]

OMG I watch a vlogger that LOVES this shop! It's so cool to see how this works.

[@chris-id6vk]

that was so cute when he was giving fresh samples to his customers

[@tipsforahealthylife7845]

I honestly love your videos! They are very educative and brilliantly made!

[@The-pf4zy]

It looks more satisfying when you use your own hands!

[@derelictsandwich1113]

Literally bought a set of their taffy on their site after watching this (blueberry, straw-banana, peach, and watermelon). Just received it today in 4 separate boxes. I was always a sucker for taffy XD

[@sethbarry8811]

Every year I go to this one candy store in Gatlinburg and they do the same thing pulling the Taffy just interesting to watch

[@TheDebMac]

Stay safe in the hurricane . Sending love from the UK

[@argylegiraffe]

Man! You were so close to my home town (Aiken SC). My husband and I are seriously talking about taking a trip to Florida just to see Lofty Pursuits (plus we've never been to Florida for any reason, and this seemed like the best reason at the time).

[@sharonolsen6579]

Strawberry - Banana ... a big favorite flavor .. and soft salt water taffy .............. oh ! LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!

[@boredadventures918]

This type of taffy is my absolute favorite

[@exitallure]

Your videos are so incredibly interesting! I love your videos! Keep it up!

[@SW33TTOOTH99]

Actually if you ever make it up north go to ocean city or Atlantic City. Our salt water taffy has salt it’s called that because after a flood some seawater had gotten into the taffy that’s how it got it’s name. Check it out ✌️

[@lzzyl4311]

Enjoy every video you post

[@Txmqz_2]

Laffy taffy are the best candy especially getting brand new

[@metalraptor-palsa]

Great video Greg. If your ever visiting the western part of Pennsylvania, I recommend stopping by Sarris Candies in Canonsburg. Canonsburg is pretty notorious for their fireworks display on the 4th of July, so it's a great time to visit.

[@sarahporter9979]

That was so much fun to watch! Thank you for this!

[@stripped35]

You just showed me the second type of candy I like that I rarely see.

[@connormatthews522]

As strange as it sounds, it's not the crazy inventions that stand out to me, it's these super niche and creative machines that really highlight human ingenuity haha

[@Dezerado]

that thing looks dangerous ... Osha wasn't a thing in the 20's i guess lol

[@gabewandrei6616]

There’s always a button within arms reach that cuts all power supply to the machine

[@shawbros]

This thing was made when men were tough, and weren't scared of losing a few fingers or an arm.

[@rollingthunder1043]

@dolofonos *1929 intensifies*

[@CoolVictor2002]

@@shawbros ok boomer Next time you lose an arm I'll show no sympathy

[@shawbros]

@@CoolVictor2002 I'm not a boomer.

[@toxicdart1234]

I live in South Carolina so about 2 hours away from myrtle beach. And tomorrow I’m going to Florida so time to load up on candy!

[@skinny_pingus]

Dude these videos are so relaxing

[@renae2242]

I love these videos so much! Thank you for making them!

[@E6ABHnavy]

I've been to myrtle beach a million times and have walked past them, in definitely going on next time!

[@Luca_117]

The part where he threw out free candy made me smile😀

[@drragonwolf]

That entire bulk candy equipment is INSANE

[@soarinsparks]

If you ever find yourself in Oregon, definitley go to Bruce's Candy Kitchen in Canon Beach! Their taffy is amazing, and they have a similar shop where they show how the taffy is made, and give out samples.

[@_MSD75_]

honestly blows my mind how these machines are designed.

[@thethingsemmasays]

I used to go here for taffy when I was younger!!!

[@lemonyapples]

I.. I hope candy machine is cleaned regularly.

[@jtdavis598]

Machines are amazing!

[@sparrow1222]

I was hoping they would show the earlier processes including when it is a liquid being formed into a solid.

[@mikelights8106]

Wow i was just reminiscing on when youre last travelling with greg video came out and now this one came out :)

[@Josephiah24]

Taffy is Heckin *AMAZING*

[@russellpaloor8225]

Those machines blow my mind! !!!

[@andrewclegg6541]

Here in the UK we call candy sweets. Taffy soft or hard is called Rock or toffee if it is soft. A stick of Rock can be lettered with different colours and flavours.

[@LoftyPursuits]

The soft candy you call chews is what we call Taffy

[@gregoryclark8217]

That weighing machine uses a mathematical technique call bin packing which is possible one of the best bit of maths ever. Machines like that are also used for crisps/potato chips and for pasta. Love this kinda stuff where maths is used visibly in the real world!

[@LoftyPursuits]

+Gregory Clark that's very interesting. I have a few vibratory feeders so I thought I might be able to build something like this myself in miniature. How many feeds do you think you need to collect for a good data averaging?

[@gregoryclark8217]

Lofty Pursuits To be honest, I have no idea. I'm just a high school maths student who spends too much time on the internet.

[@dakotadarkness3188]

I've been there and the taffy is the best I've had!

[@AaronSpielman]

Yay! Another travel video!

[@Houstonruss]

I've tried their candies, the taffy is really good too!

[@willphully]

Some of the best Taffy I've ever tasted was while my family and I were on vacation in Depoe Bay Oregon back in 2012, we cannot remember the name of the shop sadly cuz there was so much to see in Oregon and it was all beautiful.

[@willphully]

@@JW-ke2ws I suppose that could be it, but I'm just guessing because I really don't know.