A sugar used in confectionery (7)

I believe the answer is:

glucose

(Other definitions for glucose that I've seen before include "Blood sugar" , "Type of sugar" , "something tasting sweet" , "An important source of body energy" , "Simple sugar" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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