Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sweet confection made from ginger: "crystallized ginger" refers to pieces of ginger root that have been cooked in a sugar syrup and then coated with granulated sugar, resulting in a sweet, spicy, and chewy candy.

Usage

• "Crystallized ginger" is used as a singular mass noun to describe the food item. It is often eaten as a sweet treat, used in baking, or consumed to aid digestion.
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Advanced Usage

• As a culinary ingredient: Beyond being a standalone candy, crystallized ginger is commonly used to add flavor and texture to desserts like cookies, cakes, and fruitcakes.
  • The secret to her famous gingerbread is the addition of minced crystallized ginger.
• For medicinal purposes: It is sometimes consumed to soothe an upset stomach or alleviate nausea.
  • For motion sickness, some people find that sucking on a bit of crystallized ginger helps.

Variants and Related Words

• Candied ginger: This is a direct synonym for "crystallized ginger." The terms are often used interchangeably.
  • You can substitute candied ginger if you don't have crystallized ginger.
• Glacé ginger: Another term, more common in British English, for the same product.
  • The Christmas pudding was studded with glacé ginger and raisins.

Synonyms

• Candied ginger: Ginger preserved in sugar.
• Glacé ginger: Ginger that has been candied and given a glossy finish.

Related Phrases

• Ginger candy: A broader category that includes crystallized ginger as well as other ginger-based sweets like ginger chews or hard ginger candies.
  • The store sells various types of ginger candy, but I prefer the traditional crystallized ginger.

Noun

1. strips of gingerroot cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar