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Candying: meaning, definitions and examples

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candying

 

[ ˈkændiɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making sweets

Candying is the process of preserving fruits or other foods in sugar syrup or coating them with sugar. This technique enhances flavor and extends shelf life while providing a sweet taste. It is commonly used for making candied fruits or for adding sweetness to desserts.

Synonyms

preserving, sugar-coating, sweetening

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys candying oranges for holiday treats.
  • The chef is candying ginger to use in his recipes.
  • Candying can turn bland fruits into sweet snacks.

Translations

Translations of the word "candying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confeitaria

🇮🇳 कैंडी बनाना

🇩🇪 Zuckerung

🇮🇩 permen

🇺🇦 цукерка

🇵🇱 cukierkowanie

🇯🇵 キャンディング

🇫🇷 confiserie

🇪🇸 confitería

🇹🇷 şekerleme yapma

🇰🇷 캔디 만들기

🇸🇦 تحلية

🇨🇿 cukrování

🇸🇰 cukrovanie

🇨🇳 糖果制作

🇸🇮 sladkarstvo

🇮🇸 sætindi

🇰🇿 кәмпит жасау

🇬🇪 კანდირება

🇦🇿 şirniyyat hazırlamaq

🇲🇽 confitería

Etymology

The word 'candy' originates from the Arabic term 'qandi', which means 'made of sugar'. The term made its way into the Old French as 'candi', and eventually into Middle English. The process of candying was likely developed in ancient times, with records of candying fruits dating back to ancient civilizations. Initially, it involved preserving fruits in honey; however, with the advent of sugar as a more accessible sweetener, candying techniques evolved. This method of preservation became especially popular in European confectionery traditions during the Renaissance period, leading to the candying of various fruits, nuts, and even flowers. Today, candying remains a popular culinary technique, especially in desserts and confections.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,073, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.