Candy & confectionary

Candy & confectionary

A set of food items that are usually rich in sugar and calories but low in micronutrients. As well as candy (USA), they are also called sweets (UK) and lollies (Australia).

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sugar candy

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

Sugar candy is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added.

Dragon's Beard Candy

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

A handmade traditional Chinese sweet, also known as Chinese cotton candy. Dragon's Beard Candy is made with a solidified maltose syrup that has been dipped in sugar dough. The ...

candy

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

A rich sweet confection made with sugar and often flavored or combined with fruits or nuts. 2. A piece of such a confection. v. can·died, can·dy·ing, can·dies.

Peeps

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

Peeps are marshmallow candies, sold in the United States and Canada, that are shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals. There are also different shapes used for various ...

Starburst

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

Starburst (originally known as Opal Fruits) is the brand name of a box-shaped, fruit-flavored soft taffy candy manufactured by The Wrigley Company, a subsidiary of Mars, ...

Pixie Stix

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

Pixy Stix is a powdered candy packaged in a wrapper that resembles a drinking straw.The candy is usually poured into the mouth from the wrapper, which is made out of plastic ...

marzipan

Candy & confectionary; Sugar candy

marzipan - noun A German confection made of almond paste, sugar or honey and rose water, sometimes covered with chocolate, or rolled into thin sheets to ice cakes. Sources: ...