Jordan almonds

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Jordan almonds, also known as sugared almonds or confetti, are a type of confectionery consisting of almonds covered with a candy coating in various pastel colors.

A classic form of dragée, they are often used as wedding favors due to the "bitter" almonds and the "sweet" sugar representing bittersweet married life.^{[citation needed]} No longer exclusive to weddings, they are now used as gifts for other occasions and have become a popular movie candy snack. Jordan almonds commonly come in pastel, spring-themed colors such as lilac, pale yellow, light blue, light green, and white.

[edit] Further reading

• U.S. FDA (1988-02-12). "Sec. 570.100 Jordan Almonds". CPG 7112.01. http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/cpg/cpgfod/cpg570-100.html. Retrieved on 2006-05-16. 

[edit] External links

• History and Tradition of Jordan Almonds

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