Nostalgia Retro Cotton Candy Machine
- Hard candies or flossing sugar as input
- 2 reusable cones, sugar scoop and extractor head included
- 11.5 inch base diameter, 11.5 inches high
- 4 lb, hand wash only
- 1 year limited warranty
- Clear rim guard to watch the floss form
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A countertop cotton candy spinner for kids' parties that takes ordinary hard candies as well as floss sugar. It is hand wash only and must be cleaned after every use, so it is a project, not a push and forget appliance.
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ASIN: B00EB8KRDMCategory: Cotton Candy Makers
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Overview
Spinning hard candy or floss sugar into strands, the extractor head heats and flings melted sugar outward where it catches on the clear rim and winds onto a cone. The rim doubles as a guard, and a scoop and cones are in the box so the first batch can start as soon as the sugar goes in.
Taking regular hard candies instead of needing special floss sugar is what makes this one easy to run at a party: whatever is in the cupboard becomes floss. The clear rim lets children see the sugar forming. Cleanup is the chore that follows, since it is hand wash only and sugar must never reach the sides of the extractor head.
Who it's for
Parents running an occasional party treat station on the kitchen counter are the audience, with the retro red look as part of the show. Adults who want a quick wipe and done appliance, or who need a stated sugar per batch figure, should know cleaning is by hand and must happen after every use.
Pros and cons
- Uses hard candies or floss sugar
- Clear rim guard shows the floss
- Reusable cones and scoop included
- Retro red countertop look
- Hand wash only
- Must be cleaned after every use
- Sugar in the extractor sides stops operation
- Wattage not listed
Performance notes
Floss forms when the extractor head melts sugar and centrifugal force pushes it through tiny openings into the air, where it cools into threads that catch on the rim. Hard candies must melt fully before they spin out, so the first batch takes longer than refills. Any sugar that works into the sides of the head can stop the machine, which is why the maker insists on cleaning after each session.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4 pounds |
| Product dimensions | 11.5 × 11.5 inches |
| Base diameter | 11.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions W X H | 11.5"W x 11.5"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Output capacity | 16 fl oz |
| Capacity | 1 pints |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Retro Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 Extractor Head, 1 Sugar Scoop, 2 Reusable Cones |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1-Year Limited |
| Other details | |
| Cap type | Screw Cap |
| Sugar type | Hard candies or flossing sugar |
| Care instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Suggested Users | Kid |
| Pattern | Candy Maker |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cotton Candy |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Nostalgia cotton candy machine use regular hard candies instead of floss sugar?
Yes. The description says to use your favorite hard candies or flossing sugar. Sugar must not enter the sides of the extractor head, and the machine should not be run if it does.
Can the Nostalgia cotton candy machine go in the dishwasher?
No. Care instructions are hand wash only, and the maker says to clean it thoroughly after each use per the instruction manual.
Is this Nostalgia unit a commercial cotton candy machine?
No. It is a home countertop unit listed for kids, sold with reusable cones and a scoop.