Candy

Candy derives from the Arabic qandi - which derives from the Persian qand - a derivation of the Sanskrit word for cooked sugar - khand.

In North America, candy can refer to a wide variety of hard and not so hard confections, including caramel candy, chocolate, fudge, hard candy, licorice, nougat, salted candy, salt water taffy, sour candy, tart candies, etc.

In England, sweets and confectionery are the terms more commonly used for candy. In Australia and New Zealand, lollies usually refers to non-chocolate candies. In India, sweets and confectionery are popular. Halva and other traditional confections are also termed "sweet meats".

Sour candy and some other candies may be so acidic that they come with printed warning of potential soft tissue irritation to the cheeks and gums. The Minnesota Dental Association has alerted young persons about tooth decay and dental erosion linked to sour candies. Reduced calorie candies may be preferred by those on a diet.

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