Confection
Confection
Confection (/kənˈfɛkʃən/) is a term that refers to a food item that is rich in sugar and often used as a dessert or sweet treat. The term is derived from the Latin word 'confectio', meaning 'to prepare'.
Etymology
The term 'confection' comes from the Latin 'confectio', which means 'to prepare'. This term was used in ancient Rome to refer to the process of preparing, mixing, or compounding ingredients to create a sweet treat. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to sweet foods made with sugar.
Related Terms
- Candy: A type of confection that is typically small in size and made primarily of sugar. Candy can come in a variety of forms, including hard candies, chocolates, gummies, and more.
- Chocolate: A type of confection made from cacao beans. Chocolate can be eaten on its own or used as an ingredient in other confections.
- Dessert: A course that concludes a meal. The course usually consists of sweet foods, such as confections, and beverages.
- Sugar: A sweet-tasting substance that is used in making confections. Sugar can come from various sources, including sugar cane and sugar beets.
- Bakery: A place where bread, pastries, cakes, and other confections are produced and sold.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Confection
- Wikipedia's article - Confection
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