: a candy made of sugar and corn syrup boiled without crystallizing
Examples of hard candy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebEach bottle contained a pen, cigarettes, hard candy and interview questions written in English, Chinese and Indonesian.—Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023 Like hard candies, remember many other small items may also pose a choking hazard and are not recommended for little kids.—Erinne Magee, Parents, 27 Oct. 2023 Kaur also recommends limiting the time a child sucks on hard candy such as a lollipop.—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023 Schisandra berries give vibes of watermelon hard candy while ginger provides a zingy sensation in a way that simulates the burn of alcohol.—Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2023 For example, hard candies made with ginger may help reduce cold symptoms, including a sore throat.14 Try keeping your throat moist with hard candies or lozenges.28
13.—Health Editorial Team, Health, 21 Aug. 2023 From there, stay hydrated, eat small amounts of food throughout your trip, and suck on hard candies or ginger lozenges for a little extra digestive help.—Katie Way, SELF, 7 Aug. 2023 Soothing Treats Children aged four and older can suck on throat or cough lozenges, sugar-free hard candies, or even frozen berries.—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 23 June 2023 The legislation, known as AB 418, would theoretically ban a whole host of foods, from hard candies like Skittles and Hot Tamales, to Nesquik strawberry milk and many baked goods, breads and sodas.—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023
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