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Canape is aFrench term for appetiser or hors d'oeuvre consisting of small pieces of fresh or fried bread, toast or biscuits, or crackers topped with savoury mixtures.

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Canard is a French word for duck

Canard a l'orange is a French culinary term which means a duck cooked in a sauce made from oranges.

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Canary refers to a sweet white wine from the Canary Islandsin Spain which is similar to Madeira.

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Cancha or Canchita refer to toasted corn/maize kernels or beans.

Deutsch: Süßigkeiten / Español: Dulce / Português: Doce / Français: Bonbon / Italiano: Caramella

Candy refers to a wide variety of sweet confections made primarily from sugar or other sweeteners. It encompasses a broad range of textures, flavors, and forms, from hard candies to soft gummies, and is enjoyed globally by people of all ages.

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Cane spirit is a popular spirit in South Africa distilled from sugar-cane

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Cane Syrup refers to a thick, extremely sweet syrup made from the sugar cane. It is the the result of an intermediate step in the sugarcane refining process when the syrup is reduced. Cane Syrup is mostly used in Caribbean and Creole cooking.

Cane Vinegar is a type/variety of vinegar that is made from sugarcane and has a rich, slightly sweet flavor. It is an important ingredient for making pickles, mustards and vinaigrettes. It adds flavor and aroma to various sauces, marinades and dressings, in cooking sweet and sour dishes marinating herring and making the German Sauerbraten. Cane Vinegar is the most commonly used vinegar in the Philippines as sugarcane is still planted in the Philippines.

Canelazo also called Canelito is one of the local drinks in Ecuador made by boiling a mixture of water, sugar, lemon, sugar cane alcohol and cinnamon.