North America Sugar Confectionery Market Size
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Study Period | 2018 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 18.65 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 28.45 Billion |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | Supermarket/Hypermarket |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 7.29 % |
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Largest Share by Country | United States |
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Market Concentration | Low |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
North America Sugar Confectionery Market Analysis
The North America Sugar Confectionery Market size is estimated at 18.65 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 28.45 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.29% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
18.65 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
28.45 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
4.85 %
CAGR (2018-2023)
7.29 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Segment by Confectionery Variant
50.49 %
value share, Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies, Gummies
Consumers' increased interest in new confectionery products with innovative flavors, colors, and shapes, especially for kids, is largely driving the segment's growth.
Largest Segment by Distribution Channel
35.09 %
value share, Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2023
Availability of a wide range of sugar confectionery products with several brand options and the ease of free checkout and delivery options are aiding the supermarket segment.
Fastest-growing Segment by Confectionery variant
7.55 %
Projected CAGR, Mints, 2024-2030
The impact of innovative flavor profile and expanding shelf space in supermarkets for confectioneries section is anticipated to drive the impulse purchasing of these products.
Fastest-growing Segment by Distribution Channel
8.09 %
Projected CAGR, Online Retail Store, 2024-2030
The freedom to browse digital catalogs without any hurry in a priceless manner, with quick deliveries to the right place, has become the major factor driving the segment.
Leading Market Player
11.14 %
market share, Mars Incorporated, 2022
Mars Incorporated has gained a competitive edge due to its extensive product portfolio, wider brand presence, and strategic moves toward innovation in packaging and marketing.
Supermarkets and traditional stores continue to capture a larger consumer base in the segment
- The sales value of sugar confectionery through distribution channels registered a growth rate of 6.26% in 2023 compared to 2022, and it is expected to register a CAGR of 5.98% from 2022 to 2025. This is due to the high penetration of supermarkets and other traditional store formats followed by mass merchandise stores such as department stores and convenience stores. Around 1,511 million units of non-chocolate candies like chewy candy, novelty, licorice box/bag, specialty nut/coconut candy, hard sugars, and plain mints were sold in offline retail stores in the United States in 2021. The rising popularity of e-commerce and vending machines also propel the market segment.
- Online retail stores are likely to be the fastest-growing segment by recording a CAGR of 7.57% during the forecast period. The e-commerce sector is growing at a faster pace than any other traditional retail channel. The main online retailers are Walmart, Amazon, Dell, Sears, Staples, Costco, and Best Buy. Many traditional retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Aldi also offer e-commerce alternatives to captivate a larger market.
- Supermarkets/hypermarkets are the largest-growing segment that consumes the most sugar confectionery through off-trade retail channels. The retail sector in the region is huge, attracting international companies to adopt business models that were first established in the United States. Supermarkets are the most preferred channels to purchase sugar confectionery in the market, accounting for a significant value share of 39.03% in 2023. Supermarkets are a common sight on American streets, and most towns with more than 5,000 people have one in their vicinity.
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The United States led sugar confections with the strong presence of sweet tooth consumers across the region
- The North American sugar confectionery market observed a growth of 6.88% in 2022 compared to 2021. The growth was due to the rising volume of sweet tooth consumers across the region. Despite the rise in healthier eating, the rise in candies sales has been favorable over the years. Consumers across the region tend to habitually incorporate candy and sweets into their diet as post-meal treats or snacks. The average American ate (or drinks) 34 teaspoons of sugar a day, which was equal to 500+ calories in 2022. Of these, 10% of the sugar in the average person’s diet comes from candy.
- The United States is the largest-growing segment, holding a significant value share of 84.76% in 2022 in the North American sugar confectionery market. It is evident that people find it difficult to give up candies. That may have its roots in chemical attraction, habit (always having sweets), and nostalgia. Out of all the 50 states in the United States, Utah leads the United States in the consumption of sweets, making Utah the “sweet tooth capital” of the United States in 2022, followed by Idaho and Alaska. Around 82% of Americans participate in the Halloween candy-buying tradition.
- The United States is also anticipated to be the fastest-growing channel, registering a CAGR of 5.37% during the forecast period. For Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and other holidays, the majority of Americans (between 80% and 90%) purchase sugar confectionery, increasing the sales and consumption of seasonal candies. Hence, consumers embraced confectionery and candies as a kind of self-care and enjoyment, whether they found their inspiration on social media or in the grocery aisle.
North America Sugar Confectionery Market Trends
Attractive packaging formats and the wide availability of innovative flavors support the market’s growth
- Since everyone appreciates a treat every so often, regardless of position or age, sugar confectionery is consumed by people from every section of society. However, sugar confectionery in North America is majorly consumed by children, teenagers, and young adults. As of 2022, Canadians consumed around 1.3 kg of sugar confectionery per capita yearly.
- Consumers are seeking out brands that are made with whole ingredients due to a growing interest in the origin of the product. Consumers pay attention to clean labels and ingredients used in confectionery products like candies, mints, and gummies. Also, one of the main purchase criteria for sugar confectionery is the texture of the product.
- Among confectionery, sugar confectionery products like candies and lollipops are considered cheaper than chocolate products. In 2023, the average price of candy ranged between USD 2.23 and USD 5.64. Since March 2023, raw material costs increased by 40%, followed by the costs of transport and packaging of the product.
- Product marketing and advertisement play an important role in the consumption and selling of a product. Products with labels that advertise the “immune-boosting” or “herbal” antioxidant benefits are popping up more frequently.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Confectionery ingredients may be hampered by the negative effects of synthetic colors and tight FDA rules for private brands
North America Sugar Confectionery Industry Overview
The North America Sugar Confectionery Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 36.08%. The major players in this market are HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Mars Incorporated, Mondelēz International Inc., Perfetti Van Melle BV and The Hershey Company (sorted alphabetically).
North America Sugar Confectionery Market Leaders
HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Mars Incorporated
Mondelēz International Inc.
Perfetti Van Melle BV
The Hershey Company
Other important companies include Arcor S.A.I.C, August Storck KG, Cloetta AB, Ferrero International SA, Frankford Candy LLC, Ganong Bros. Limited, Laura Secord SEC, Nestlé SA, The Bazooka Companies Inc., Tootsie Roll Industries Inc..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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North America Sugar Confectionery Market News
- July 2023: HARIBO® officially began gummi production at its first-ever North American manufacturing facility, located in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The brand-new, state-of-the-art factory was created to meet the growing demand by US consumers of the beloved gummi brand, which produces over 25 varieties of gummi treats in the US and more than 1,200 types globally.
- May 2023: Mondelēz International Inc. opened its new Global Research & Development (R&D) Innovation Center in Whippany, New Jersey. The state-of-the-art facility, which is supported by an investment of nearly USD 50 million, includes pilot and scale-up capability for cookies, crackers, and candy.
- March 2023: Hershey's introduced new Hershey's Kisses’ Milklicious candies, featuring a creamy chocolate milk filling packed into the delicious center of a rich, milk chocolate Hershey's Kisses candy.
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North America Sugar Confectionery Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Regulatory Framework
2.2. Consumer Buying Behavior
2.3. Ingredient Analysis
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Confectionery Variant
3.1.1. Hard Candy
3.1.2. Lollipops
3.1.3. Mints
3.1.4. Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies
3.1.5. Toffees and Nougats
3.1.6. Others
3.2. Distribution Channel
3.2.1. Convenience Store
3.2.2. Online Retail Store
3.2.3. Supermarket/Hypermarket
3.2.4. Others
3.3. Country
3.3.1. Canada
3.3.2. Mexico
3.3.3. United States
3.3.4. Rest of North America
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. Arcor S.A.I.C
4.4.2. August Storck KG
4.4.3. Cloetta AB
4.4.4. Ferrero International SA
4.4.5. Frankford Candy LLC
4.4.6. Ganong Bros. Limited
4.4.7. HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
4.4.8. Laura Secord SEC
4.4.9. Mars Incorporated
4.4.10. Mondelēz International Inc.
4.4.11. Nestlé SA
4.4.12. Perfetti Van Melle BV
4.4.13. The Bazooka Companies Inc.
4.4.14. The Hershey Company
4.4.15. Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CONFECTIONERY CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 2:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 3:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 4:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 5:
- VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 6:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANT, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF HARD CANDY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VALUE OF HARD CANDY MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- VALUE SHARE OF HARD CANDY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 10:
- VOLUME OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 11:
- VALUE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 12:
- VALUE SHARE OF LOLLIPOPS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF MINTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF MINTS MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 15:
- VALUE SHARE OF MINTS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 16:
- VOLUME OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 18:
- VALUE SHARE OF PASTILLES, GUMMIES, AND JELLIES MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF TOFFEES AND NOUGATS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 23:
- VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORE BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL STORE BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKET/HYPERMARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 VS 2024 VS 2030
- Figure 45:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CANADA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 46:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, CANADA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, CANADA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, MEXICO, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, MEXICO, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, MEXICO, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 51:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, UNITED STATES, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 53:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 54:
- VOLUME OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, METRIC TONNES, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET, USD, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2030
- Figure 56:
- VALUE SHARE OF SUGAR CONFECTIONERY MARKET BY CONFECTIONERY VARIANTS, %, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 57:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2023
- Figure 58:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2018 - 2023
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
North America Sugar Confectionery Industry Segmentation
Hard Candy, Lollipops, Mints, Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies, Toffees and Nougats, Others are covered as segments by Confectionery Variant. Convenience Store, Online Retail Store, Supermarket/Hypermarket, Others are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- The sales value of sugar confectionery through distribution channels registered a growth rate of 6.26% in 2023 compared to 2022, and it is expected to register a CAGR of 5.98% from 2022 to 2025. This is due to the high penetration of supermarkets and other traditional store formats followed by mass merchandise stores such as department stores and convenience stores. Around 1,511 million units of non-chocolate candies like chewy candy, novelty, licorice box/bag, specialty nut/coconut candy, hard sugars, and plain mints were sold in offline retail stores in the United States in 2021. The rising popularity of e-commerce and vending machines also propel the market segment.
- Online retail stores are likely to be the fastest-growing segment by recording a CAGR of 7.57% during the forecast period. The e-commerce sector is growing at a faster pace than any other traditional retail channel. The main online retailers are Walmart, Amazon, Dell, Sears, Staples, Costco, and Best Buy. Many traditional retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Aldi also offer e-commerce alternatives to captivate a larger market.
- Supermarkets/hypermarkets are the largest-growing segment that consumes the most sugar confectionery through off-trade retail channels. The retail sector in the region is huge, attracting international companies to adopt business models that were first established in the United States. Supermarkets are the most preferred channels to purchase sugar confectionery in the market, accounting for a significant value share of 39.03% in 2023. Supermarkets are a common sight on American streets, and most towns with more than 5,000 people have one in their vicinity.
| Confectionery Variant | |
| Hard Candy | |
| Lollipops | |
| Mints | |
| Pastilles, Gummies, and Jellies | |
| Toffees and Nougats | |
| Others |
| Distribution Channel | |
| Convenience Store | |
| Online Retail Store | |
| Supermarket/Hypermarket | |
| Others |
| Country | |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| United States | |
| Rest of North America |
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Market Definition
- Milk and White Chocolate - Milk chocolates is a solid chocolate made with milk (in the form of either milk powder, liquid milk, or condensed milk) and cocoa solids. White chocolate is made from cocoa butter and milk and contains no cocoa solids whatsoever. The scope includes regular chocolates, low-sugar, and sugar-free variants
- Toffees & Nougats - Toffees include hard, chewy, and small or one-bite candies marketed with labels as toffee or toffee-like confectionery. Nougat is a chewy confection with almond, sugar, and egg white as a basic ingredient; and it originated in Europe and Middle East countries.
- Cereals Bars - A snack composed of breakfast cereal that has been compressed into a bar shape and is held together with a form of edible adhesive. The scope includes snack bars made with cereals such as rice, oats, corn, etc. mixed with a binding syrup. These also include products labeled as cereal bars, cereal treat bars, or grain bars.
- Chewing Gum - This is a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavored and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate. The types of chewing gums included in the scope are sugar-chewing gums and sugar-free chewing gums
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Dark Chocolate | Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate containing cocoa solids and cocoa butter without the milk. |
| White Chocolate | White chocolate is the type of chocolate containing the highest percentage of milk solids, typically around or over 30 percent. |
| Milk Chocolate | Milk chocolate is made from dark chocolate that has a low cocoa solid content and higher sugar content, plus a milk product. |
| Hard Candy | A candy made of sugar and corn syrup boiled without crystallizing. |
| Toffees | A hard, chewy, often brown sweet that is made from sugar boiled with butter. |
| Nougats | A chewy or brittle candy containing almonds or other nuts and sometimes fruit. |
| Cereal bar | A cereal bar is a bar-shaped food product, made by pressing cereals and usually dried fruit or berries, which are in most cases held together by glucose syrup. |
| Protein bar | Protein bars are nutrition bars that contain a high proportion of protein to carbohydrates/fats. |
| Fruit & Nut bar | These are often based on dates with other dried fruit and nut additions and, in some cases, flavorings. |
| NCA | The National Confectioners Association is an American trade organization that promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these treats. |
| CGMP | Current good manufacturing practices are those conforming to the guidelines recommended by relevant agencies. |
| Unstandardized foods | Unstandardized foods are those that do not have a standard of identity or that deviate from a prescribed standard in any manner. |
| GI | The glycemic index (GI) is a way of ranking carbohydrate-containing foods based on how slowly or quickly they are digested and increase blood glucose levels over a period of time |
| Skimmed milk powder | Skimmed milk powder is obtained by removing water from pasteurized skim milk by spray-drying. |
| Flavanols | Flavanols are a group of compounds found in cocoa, tea, apples, and many other plant-based foods and beverages. |
| WPC | Whey protein concentrate- the substance obtained by the removal of sufficient nonprotein constituents from pasteurized whey so that the finished dry product contains greater than 25% protein. |
| LDL | Low density Lipoprotein- the bad cholesterol |
| HDL | High density Lipoprotein- the good cholesterol |
| BHT | butylated Hydroxytoluene is a lab-made chemical that is added to foods as a preservative. |
| Carrageenan | Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks. |
| Free form | Not containing certain ingredients, such as gluten, dairy, or sugar. |
| Cocoa butter | It is a fatty substance obtained from cocoa beans, used in the manufacture of confectionery. |
| Pastellies | A type of of Brazilian candy made from sugar, eggs, and milk. |
| Draggees | Small, round candies that are coated with a hard sugar shell |
| CHOPRABISCO | Royal Belgian Association of the chocolate, pralines, biscuit, and confectionery industry- A trade association that represents the Belgian chocolate industry. |
| European Directive 2000/13 | A European Union directive that regulates the labeling of food products |
| Kakao-Verordnung | The German chocolate ordinance, a set of regulations that define what can be labeled as "chocolate" in Germany. |
| FASFC | Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain |
| Pectin | A natural substance that is derived from fruits and vegetables. It is used in confectionery to create a gel-like texture. |
| Invert sugars | A type of sugar that is made up of glucose and fructose. |
| Emulsifier | A substance that helps to mix to liquids that does not mix together. |
| Anthocyanins | A type of flavonoid that is responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors of confectionery. |
| Functional Foods | Foods that have been modified to provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition. |
| Kosher certificate | This certification verifies that the ingredients, production process including all machinery, and/or food-service process complies with the standards of Jewish dietary law |
| Chicory root extract | A natural extract from the chicory root that is a good source of fiber, calcium, phosphorous, and folate |
| RDD | Recommended daily dose |
| Gummies | A chewy gelatin-based candy that is often flavored with fruit. |
| Nutraceuticals | Food or dietary supplements that are claimed to have health benefits. |
| Energy bars | Snack bars that are high in carbohydrates and calories are designed to provide energy on the go. |
| BFSO | Belgian Food Safety Organization for the food chain. |
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