What the Fluff is Marshmallow Creme?

Published: Sept. 26, 2017, 1:33 a.m.

If you\u2019re not from New England, you may never have heard of Fluff, or its legendary sandwich-based incarnation, the Fluffernutter. The sticky sweet marshmallow creme was invented exactly one hundred years ago in Somerville, Massachusetts\u2014at the time, the Silicon Valley of candy innovation. To celebrate, we\u2019re diving into the history of the disruptive technologies that led to Fluff\u2019s rise, as well as the secret behind its soft yet sturdy consistency. It\u2019s a story that involves Howard Stern, Fanny Farmer, and the fabulously named Archibald Query\u2014so listen in and join this festival of fluff!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices