Candy (also known as Candies, Confection): Sweet food products combining cane or beet sugars with other carbohydrates and chocolate, milk, eggs, and various flavorings. In the United States, candy refers to both sugar- and cocoa-based confections and is differentiated from sweetened baked goods; elsewhere the terms sug

NIH MeSH · D002182Phenomena and Processes

Candy

Also known asCandies · Confection · Confections · Caramel Candy · Candies, Caramel · Candy, Caramel · Caramel Candies

Definition

Sweet food products combining cane or beet sugars with other carbohydrates and chocolate, milk, eggs, and various flavorings. In the United States, candy refers to both sugar- and cocoa-based confections and is differentiated from sweetened baked goods; elsewhere the terms sugar confectionary, chocolate confectionary, and flour confectionary (meaning goods such as cakes and pastries) are used.

MeSH classification

  • G07.203.300.140
  • J02.500.140

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Common questions about Candy

What does Candy mean in medicine?
Sweet food products combining cane or beet sugars with other carbohydrates and chocolate, milk, eggs, and various flavorings. In the United States, candy refers to both sugar- and cocoa-based confections and is differentiated from sweetened baked goods; elsewhere the terms sugar confectionary, chocolate confectionary, and flour confectionary (meaning goods such as cakes and pastries) are used. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Candy known by any other names?
Yes. Candy is also referred to as Candies, Confection, Confections, Caramel Candy in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Candy sit in the medical classification?
Candy falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.203.300.140, J02.500.140). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002182) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗