Sweets

Sweets, also known as candy, are sugary confections most commonly made from sugar, glucose syrup, gelatine, fruit juices, or natural flavourings. There is an enormous variety, from hard candies and caramels to jelly sweets and lollipops, as well as chocolate pralines. In the kitchen, they are used not only as a treat but also as an ingredient: crushed hard candies make colourful cake and cupcake decorations, caramel sweets can be melted into sauces and creams, and fruit jellies add a playful touch to desserts. Sweets are a favourite indulgence especially among children and are a staple of festive treats around the world.