List of candies

Candy, known also as sweets and confectionery, has a long history as a familiar food treat that is available in many varieties. Candy varieties are influenced by the size of the sugar crystals, aeration, sugar concentrations, colour and the types of sugar used.[1]

Simple sugar or sucrose is turned into candy by dissolving it in water, concentrating this solution through cooking and allowing the mass either to form a mutable solid or to recrystallize.[1] Maple sugar candy has been made in this way for thousands of years, with concentration taking place from both freezing and heating.[2]

Other sugars, sugar substitutes, and corn syrup are also used. Jelly candies, such as gumdrops and gummies, use stabilizers including starch, pectin or gelatin.[1] Another type of candy is cotton candy, which is made from spun sugar.

In their Thanksgiving Address, Native peoples of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy give special thanks to the Sugar Maple tree as the leader of all trees "to recognize its gift of sugar when the people need it most".[2] In traditional times, maple sugar candy reduced from sap was an important food source in the lean times of winter in North America.

Africa

Asia

Europe

Typically, European candies are toffees, nougats and rock candies.

Middle East

Turkish delight and rock candy are commonly found in Middle East.

North America

South America

Panelas, cocadas and natillas are common sweets in South and Central America.

Oceania

See also

• Candy apple
• Confectionery
• List of bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturers
• List of breath mints
• List of chewing gum brands
• List of chocolate bar brands
• List of confectionery brands
• List of desserts
• List of top-selling candy brands
• Piñata
• Traditional candies in Hong Kong

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