![]() Candy at a souq in Damascus, Syria. Image by Elisa Azzali, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Penny CandyCandy Candy Sweet confection This article is about the type of confection generally. For other uses, see Candy (disambiguation) and Candies (disambiguation). "Sweets" redirects here. For other uses, see Sweets (disambiguation). "Lollies" redirects here. For the type of hard candy on a stick, see Lollipop. Candy, alternatively called sweets or lollies,[a] is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient. The category, also called sugar confectionery, encompasses any sweet confection, including chocolate, chewing gum, and sugar candy. Vegetables, fruit, or nuts which have been glazed and coated with sugar are said to be candied. Quick facts Alternative names, Type ... Candy Candy at a bazaar in Damascus, Syria Alternative names Sweets, lollies Type Sugar confectionery Main ingredients Sugar or… (Source: Wikipedia)
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