pudding

Pudding is a food that can be either sweet or savory, though in the United States it typically refers to a smooth, milk-based dessert thickened with ingredients like cornstarch or gelatin. The term matters because it describes a common dessert category that varies significantly across different countries—what Americans call pudding may be called custard, blancmange, or jelly in Commonwealth nations, depending on how it's made.

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