Rock candy
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"Rock sugar" redirects here. For the mash up rock group, see Rock Sugar (band).
This article is about crystalised sugar candy. For the cylindrical British boiled candy, see Rock (confectionery). For other uses, see Rock candy (disambiguation).
Rock candy or sugar candy,[1] also called rock sugar, or crystal sugar, is a type of confection composed of relatively large sugar crystals. In some parts of the world, local variations are called Misri, nabat[2] or navat.[3][4]
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Alternative names | Rock sugar |
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Type | Confectionery |
Place of origin | Iran |
Main ingredients | Sugar, water |
Variations | About 10 |
223–400 kcal | |
Other information | 450–225 |
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This candy is formed by allowing a supersaturated solution of sugar and water to crystallize onto a surface suitable for crystal nucleation, such as a string, stick, or plain granulated sugar. Heating the water before adding the sugar allows more sugar to dissolve thus producing larger crystals. Crystals form after six to seven days. Food coloring may be added to the mixture to produce colored candy.