Lacabòn

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Lacabòn
Sticks of lacabòn
Alternative namesLecabòn
TypeConfectionery
Place of originItaly
Region or stateAlessandria, Piedmont
Main ingredientsHoney, sugar

Lacabòn or lecabòn is an Italian candy originating in the city of Alessandria, in the Piedmont region.

It is made in shape of a stick by kneading honey with sugar.

Lacabòn is sold on Saint Anthony's Day (17 January), and especially on Saint Lucy's Day (13 December) in the piazzetta of the same name.

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