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confection

[kuhn-fek-shuhn] / kənˈfɛk ʃən /
NOUN
sweet food
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Salty snacks and sugar confection are gaining share, with health trends and GLP-1 drugs influencing consumer choices.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In sugar confection, products like gummy clusters have gained traction, while in salty snacks, better-for-you ingredients are fueling growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

For example, Mr. Mansfield dismisses the idea of a Judeo-Christian tradition as a Hegelian confection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Champ, Irish-style chicken curry, and a dessert confection called Yellowman are listed at 5-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Nasreen Baji lifted a yellow confection from the box and took a bite.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed




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