rock candy

Crystallized sugar treat

Rock candy is sugar crystallized into large, translucent chunks, formed by allowing a supersaturated sugar solution to slowly deposit crystals onto a string or stick.

It's sold as a novelty sweet and used to sweeten tea or cocktails.

The crystallization process makes rock candy a common science project for children.

confection

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

swizzle · lollipop · treat · snack · dessert · sweetener · confectioner · artisanal · fairground · party favor

crystallization

supersaturated

Exceeding maximum solute capacity

formation · growth · faceted · transparent · dissolve · saturation · solution · precipitate · structure · lattice

nostalgic

childhood

Life's earliest phase

vintage · general store · classic · heritage · tradition · timeless · antique shop · Americana · county fair · carnival

culinary

chai

Spiced milk tea

beverage · Chinese cuisine · Middle Eastern · Indian · flavor infusion · cinnamon · saffron · mint · ginger · decorative

Categories
Opposites
texture

rock candycotton candy

Spun sugar confection

marshmallow · taffy · caramel · gummy bears · fudge

candy composition

rock candychocolate truffle

Ganache-filled cocoa sweet

praline · bonbon · candy bar

form/structure

rock candycotton candy

Spun sugar confection

syrup · honey · caramel sauce · molasses · whipped cream

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G