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Candy, specifically sugar candy, is a confectionery made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water with various flavorings and colorants added.

More generally, and especially in North America, "candy" also includes other sweets such as candy bars, chocolates, licorice, and chewing gum. The generic informal name for such confectioneries outside North America is 'sweet' (UK, Ireland, New Zealand), 'lolly', or 'lollypop' (Australia, New Zealand). In North America and the U.K, 'lollipop' refers specifically to sugar candy on a stick.

"Candy" comes ultimately from an Indian word khanda 'a piece; a piece of sugar' (possibly of Dravidian origin) through Persian qand 'sugar', Arabic qandah 'candy', and French (sucre) candi.[1].

Candies are prepared by dissolving sugar in water or milk to form a syrup, and boiling it until it reaches the desired concentration, or starts to caramelize. Depending on the solvent and the end result of the process, the product may be called candy, caramel, toffee, fudge, praline, tablet or taffy. The recipe used also predicts how hard, soft, chewy or brittle the end result should be.

Sugar stages

Stage Temperature in °F Temperature in °C Sugar concentration
thread 230-233°F 110-111°C 80%
soft ball 234-240°F 112-115°C 85%
firm ball 244-248°F 118-120°C 87%
hard ball 250-266°F 121-130°C 92%
soft crack 270-290°F 132-143°C 95%
hard crack 295-310°F 146-154°C 99%
clear liquid 320°F 160°C 100%
brown liquid (caramel) 338°F 170°C 100%
burnt sugar 350°F 177°C 100%


This method is still used today in some kitchens. A candy thermometer is much more convenient, but has the drawback of not automatically adjusting for local conditions such as altitude as the cold water test does.


Gelatin-based candy
Some candy, like marshmallows and gummy bears, contains gelatin, a substance derived from animal bones. Vegetarians and/or vegans are thus advised to check the ingredients on the label before buying candy. There are vegetable alternatives to gelatin, however, and any candy that is marked kosher (stamped with the letters K, U, KD, or other kosher seal) can be safely eaten.


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