Cotton Candy (Small)

Cotton candy, known in Lebanon as ghazl el banat, is a light, airy sweet made by spinning heated sugar into fine threads that gather into a soft, fluffy mass. It melts almost as soon as it touches the tongue, which is why children love it. This is a small portion, sold by the piece. People usually enjoy cotton candy as a treat on its own, at birthday parties and family gatherings, or as a playful decoration on top of cakes, desserts and drinks. You can find small cotton candy on the confectionery shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store started by a group of young Lebanese people as a solidarity initiative, where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and refill everyday essentials.