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Alfeñique

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Also known as Alfeñique in Mexico

250px|thumb|Assortment of alfeñiques for Día de Muertos.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Alfeñique is referenced by 162 other articles, and connects out to León de Los Aldama, Day of the Dead and Mexico.

It is catalogued under the topic Mexican art.

Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.

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  • Alfeñiques in Mexico
  • Process
  • Variations
  • References

250px|thumb|Assortment of alfeñiques for Día de Muertos.

Alfeñique, or Alfenim in Brazil and Portugal, is a type of confection or sweet originating in Spain molded into a long or twisted shape made of cane sugar together with other ingredients. This sweet has been used in Hispanic America in folkloric events since colonial times.

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