Yes, chocolate can be considered a lolly, as lollies (or sweets/candy) are generally defined as sugar-based confections, and chocolate falls under this umbrella.
Here's a breakdown:
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Definition of Lolly: A lolly, in the context of confectionery, is a sweet food item with sugar as a primary ingredient. This broad definition allows for many different types of sweets to be classified as lollies.
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Chocolate as Confectionery: Chocolate, particularly milk chocolate and white chocolate, contains significant amounts of sugar. Therefore, it readily fits the definition of sugar confectionery.
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Variations & Context: While a plain dark chocolate bar with a high percentage of cacao might not be seen as a traditional "lolly," many chocolate products contain high amounts of sugar and other confectionery elements. Consider items such as chocolate bars with caramel or nougat fillings, chocolate-covered candies, and chocolate lollipops. These products clearly fit the "lolly" categorization.
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Regional Differences: Terminology can vary regionally. In some parts of the world, "lolly" might primarily refer to hard candies on a stick. However, the more encompassing definition makes it fair to include chocolate products.
In essence, whether chocolate is a "lolly" depends on how broadly you define the term. Based on a common, inclusive definition of lollies as sugar-based confections, the answer is yes.
