confection

thumb|This krokan is a traditional Swedish baker's confection.

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A confection is a sweet treat or dessert made by bakers and confectioners, like the krokan shown here, which is a traditional Swedish creation. These items matter because they represent cultural food traditions and the skill involved in creating sweets that people enjoy.

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Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 31,618 products

eNutri-Score

4NOVA · Ultra-processed food

Energy: 413 kcal
Fat: 13.6 g
— of which saturates: 9.2 g
Carbohydrates: 71.6 g
— of which sugars: 53.8 g
Fibre: 2.4 g
Protein: 3.5 g
Salt: 0.33 g

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Contents

Etymology
History
Sweetening agents
Baker's confectionery
Types
Sugar confectionery
Classification
Examples
Storage and shelf life
Cultural roles
Nutrition
Risks
See also
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|This krokan is a traditional Swedish baker's confection.

Confectionery is the art of making confections, or sweet foods. Confections are items that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates, although exact definitions are difficult. In general, however, confections are divided into two broad and somewhat overlapping categories: '''baker's confections and sugar confections'''.