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'''Confectionery''' are sweet food items that use various types of [[sugar]] as a core ingredient. Modern usage may include substances rich in artificial sweeteners as well. The word '''candy''' is also used for the extensive variety of candies that comprise confectionery.<br />
===Regional terms===<br />
* In Britain, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries, "'''sweets'''", or "'''sweeties'''". In North-West England, especially Lancashire, '''toffees''' is often used as a generic term for all confectionery.<br />
* In Australia and New Zealand, "'''lollies'''".<br />
* In India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, "'''sweetmeat''' or '''sweetmeats'''".<br />
** ''Sweetmeat'' can also refer to [[:Category:Offal recipes|the testicles]]<br />
* In North America, "'''candy'''" - although this term can also refer to a specific range of confectionery and does not include some items called confectionery (e.g. pastry) (See below and the separate article on candy.)<br />
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