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Candy Glossary

A glossary with definitions of common candy ingredients, candy types, and candy terminology. A must-read for the home confectioner.
Candy Glossary Index
An alphabetized index to the About.com Candy Glossary.
Boiled Candy
The definition of Boiled Candy - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Brittle
The definition of Brittle - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Candied Fruit
The definition of Candied Fruit - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Caramel
The definition of Caramel - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Caramel Stage
The definition of Caramel Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Chocolate
The definition of Chocolate - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Cocoa Powder
The definition of Cocoa Powder - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Couverture Chocolate
The definition of Couverture chocolate - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Crystallization
The definition of Crystallization - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Dark Chocolate
The definition of Dark Chocolate - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Divinity
The definition of Divinity - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Firm-Ball Stage
The definition of Firm-Ball Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Fondant
The definition of Fondant - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Fudge
The definition of Fudge - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Ganache
The definition of Ganache - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Gianduja Chocolate
The definition of Gianduja Chocolate - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Glacé Fruit
The definition of Glacé Fruit - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Hard-Ball Stage
The definition of Hard-Ball Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Hard-Crack Stage
The definition of Hard-Crack Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Interfering Agent
The definition of Interfering Agent - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Jellies
The definition of Jellies - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Marshmallow
The definition of Marshmallow - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Marzipan
The definition of Marzipan - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Milk Chocolate
The definition of Milk Chocolate - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Nougat
The definition of Nougat - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Penuche
The definition of Penuche - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Praline
The definition of Praline - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Pulled Candy
The definition of Pulled Candy - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Pâtes de Fruits
The definition of Pâtes de Fruits - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Seafoam
The definition of Seafoam - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Soft-Ball Stage
The definition of Soft-Ball Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Soft-Crack Stage
The definition of Soft-Crack Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Sugar Syrup
The definition of Sugar Syrup - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Sugared Fruit
The definition of Sugared Fruit - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Sugarplums
The definition of Sugarplums - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Taffy
The definition of Taffy - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Tempering
The definition of Tempering - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Thread Stage
The definition of Thread Stage - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Toffee
The definition of Toffee - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
Truffles
The definition of Truffles - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.
White Chocolate
The definition of White Chocolate - From the Candy Glossary at About.com.

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