Lacabòn

Lacabòn

Sticks of lacabòn
Alternative names Lecabòn
Type Confectionery
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Alessandria
Main ingredients Honey, sugar or egg whites
Cookbook: Lacabòn  Media: Lacabòn

Lacabòn (or lecabòn) is a hand-crafted, traditional candy of Alessandria, Italy.

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

It 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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