These are Sugar Coated Candies are known as Jordan Almonds, Wedding Favors or Bomboniere (wedding candies) in North America, Confetti in Italy as they are added to Bomboniere and Dragées in France.

The tradition of confetti or Jordan almonds given to the guests at weddings and other special occations is done in a group of 5 candies. Each candy signifies Health, Wealth, Happiness, Longevity and Fertility. More than 5 candies can be used, however they must allways be an uneven number because it is considered lucky.

A kilo of these candy coated almonds or Jordan Almonds contains approximately 180 candies.

Giving these candied almonds or Jordan Almonds or confetti and Bomboniere at wedding and special occasions is a tradition throughout the Middle East and Europe. Almonds are bittersweet in taste which represents life ahead for the newly wedded couple. The sugar-coating of the almonds wishes the newlyweds' life to be more sweet than bitter.