Globetrotting and gourmet exploration go hand-in-hand at GourmetWanderlustJourneys, the go-to hub for culinary travel adventures. This time, we whisk you away on a delectable journey into the world of global candy making.
Our journey of international candy making begins in Turkey, a country that takes sweet indulgences very seriously. Turkish Delight, or Lokum, takes pride of place in any Turkish confectionery store. To learn more about this iconic sweet and its cultural significance, view our article about Turkish bakeries.
Next stop, Japan, with its delicate and aesthetically pleasing candy called Wagashi. These sweets are often served with traditional Japanese tea. Check out our article on the culinary exploration of Japan to learn about more Japanese treats.
We then traverse to Mexico, home of the sweet and spicy Tamarind Candy. This unusual treat, known as Pulparindo, is a fusion of flavors that is distinctly Mexican and a part of our global candy making exploration.
Our sweet sojourn takes us to Belgium, home to the globally adored Belgian Chocolate. From traditional bonbons to pralines, the complex process of chocolate creation is a veritable candy-making adventure in its own right. To find out more about Europe’s gourmet exploration, you can read our article about European food and wine pairs.
Finally, our flavorful voyage leads us to India, where we find the sugary delights of Jaggery sweets. Jaggery, a type of unrefined sugar, has been crucial in Indian candy making for centuries. Learn how this form of sugar is implemented in Indian desserts by reading our article on Indian gourmet journeys.
Travelling the globe for candy making is a unique way to understand cultures and their culinary creations, each delight telling a story of tradition, history, and the collective palate of a region. So join us on this flavorful journey of global candy making and sweeten your understanding of the world!
