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The food website Taste Atlas has just published a list of the 70 best sweets in the world. Among them, Ben Tre coconut candy (Vietnam) received a 3.5/5 star rating, ranking 26th.
According to culinary experts, travel businesses, and tourists, Ben Tre coconut candy has been voted among the world's best confectionery, which is good news, but it's necessary to elevate the brand and position the coconut candy brand globally.
Ben Tre coconut candy has been voted among the world's best confectionery.
The food website Taste Atlas describes Ben Tre coconut candy as a traditional Vietnamese candy originating from Ben Tre province – known as the "Land of Coconuts in Vietnam". In fact, coconut candy originated in Mo Cay district, Ben Tre province, and is also known locally as Mo Cay candy.
Through a process of improving flavor and color, Ben Tre coconut candy now has a soft and chewy texture. This type of candy requires patience and slow chewing to fully appreciate the delicate sweetness of the coconut.
This specialty requires patience to savor the taste of coconut blended with sweetness and a subtle, delicate aroma that leaves an indescribable impression. To make these candies, the artisan needs to prepare ingredients including sugar, malt sugar, and coconut milk. The dish demands meticulous attention to detail in every step.
Malt sugar is made from grains, wheat, glutinous rice, etc. Therefore, the artisans must choose good quality glutinous rice with large grains. In addition, the locals also pay attention to selecting ripe, dried coconuts that have been harvested from the tree and have a golden-brown color. These coconuts are characterized by having very little water and thick flesh.
It can be said that coconut candy is always closely associated with the journey of exploring the culture, cuisine, and tourism of the coconut land. Therefore, when tourists come to Ben Tre, almost everyone looks to buy coconut candy as gifts for family, relatives, and friends. Besides enjoying delicious coconut candy, Ben Tre province also offers tourists the opportunity to meticulously observe the coconut candy production process and even try making their own sweet candies.
It can be said that coconut candy is always associated with the journey of exploring the culture, cuisine, and tourism of the coconut land.
Becoming a cultural icon of the people in the Mekong Delta, coconut candy is often seen on tea tables and in everyday conversations. Even today, many tourists, both domestic and international, come here to learn about the local way of life, and one of the things they certainly do is try coconut candy.
Leading the list of the 70 best confections in the world with 4.8/5 stars is Belgian Chocolate - a high-quality chocolate candy blended with nuts, liqueurs, and fruit. Following closely behind are Gianduja, Chocolate truffles, Cajeta, Tim Tam, Curd snack, Maple Butter, and more.
