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*In [[India]], [[Southeast Asia]] and the [[Middle East]], "'''sweetmeat''' or '''sweetmeats'''". |
*In [[India]], [[Southeast Asia]] and the [[Middle East]], "'''sweetmeat''' or '''sweetmeats'''". |
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*In [[North America]], "'''candy'''" - although this term can also refer to a specific range of confectionery and does not include some items called confectionery (e.g. pastry) (See below and the separate article on [[candy]].) "'''Sweets'''" is occasionally used, as well as "'''treat'''". |
*In [[North America]], "'''candy'''" - although this term can also refer to a specific range of confectionery and does not include some items called confectionery (e.g. pastry) (See below and the separate article on [[candy]].) "'''Sweets'''" is occasionally used, as well as "'''treat'''". |
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==Further reading== |
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{{Cookbook|Confections}} |
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*{{cite book |last=Richardson |first=Tim H. |title=Sweets: A History of Candy |publisher=Bloomsbury USA |year=2002 |isbn=1-58234-229-6}} |
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*{{cite book |last=Weatherley |first=Henry |title=A Treatise on the Art of Boiling Sugar |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=lH4EAAAAYAAJ |format= |accessdate=2008-07-14 |year=1865}} |
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[[Category:Confectionery| ]] |
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[[Category:Desserts| ]] |
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[[ast:Llambionada]] |
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[[ca:Llaminadura]] |
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[[da:Konfekt]] |
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[[de:Süßware]] |
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[[es:Golosina]] |
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[[fr:Confiserie]] |
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[[la:Bellaria]] |
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[[pl:Słodycze]] |
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[[ru:Кондитерская промышленность]] |
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[[sv:Konfekt]] |
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Revision as of 02:55, 26 August 2008
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Confectionery is a set of food items that are rich in sugar; modern usage may include substances rich in artificial sweeteners as well. Excessive consumption of confectionery has been associated with increased incidences of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and tooth decay[1].
Regional names
Different dialects of English use regional terms for confections:
- In Britain, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries, "sweets", or "sweeties", particularly in Scotland (sweeties resembles the Scottish Gaelic word suiteis in both pronunciation and meaning) and among children. In some parts of England, spogs,[2] spice and goodies are terms used, alongside sweets, to denote confectionery. In North-West England, especially Lancashire, toffees is often used as a generic term for all confectionery.
- In Australia and New Zealand, "lollies".
- In India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, "sweetmeat or sweetmeats".
- In North America, "candy" - although this term can also refer to a specific range of confectionery and does not include some items called confectionery (e.g. pastry) (See below and the separate article on candy.) "Sweets" is occasionally used, as well as "treat".
- ^ Wuebben, Joseph and Mike Carlson. "Sugar: What Kinds to Eat and When." http://men.webmd.com/features/sugar-what-kinds-eat-when
- ^ anonymous (2003-03-17). "Spogs". Urban Dictionary. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
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