Montpensier is a different color small candies with a pronounced aroma. Previously, it was provided by the addition of spices, and now - fruit essences. The word "Montpensier" came to us from the French language. There it is spelled montpensier. Sometimes these candies are mistakenly called "monpasie". In addition to the indicated, the word under study has another interpretation. The meanings of the word "Montpensier" will be discussed.
Type of sweets
Type of sweets - this is precisely the lexical meaning of the word "monsieur". The name of one French duchess is associated with this name. She is known to the general public based on the novels by A. Dumas, where she was bred under the name Grand Mademoiselle. In fact, her name was Anna, Duchess of de Montpensier.
The name was used in Russia to distinguish one type of candy from others. For example, from large colored figured candies in the form of a rooster, a bear. And also from rectangular and cylindrical lollipops - “Barberry”, “Mint”, “Theater”.
The name "Montpensier" was given by analogy with the name of the Duchess for the following reason. Ever since the Middle Ages, French confectioners have been making candy so that noble people can comfortably enjoy boiled sugar. In fact, such a name was, as they would say today, a marketing ploy.
Considering the fact that this is a Montpensier, it is necessary to tell what these sweets are.
Essentially a Lollipop
Montpensier is a candy that has the appearance of a viscous or solid mass. It is made from candys, which is cooked to hardness. This is flavored sugar with molasses or with corn syrup. In Russia, lollipops have been produced for over 500 years. In Japan, their manufacture began in the 8th century.
Lollipops come in different tastes, colors, shapes and sizes. Usually they have a fruity sweet taste, but there are also salty varieties. In Europe, especially in the Netherlands and Germany, liquorice flavored candies are popular. There are also sweets with filling, for example, with chewing gum or liquid caramel, and even with such exotic ones as beetle larvae.
To continue the study of the fact that this is a monsieur, you need to pay attention to how, in addition to the usual purpose, these sweets are used.
Using
Lollipops are traditionally sweet. But since they are very common and popular, it is used for a variety of purposes. For example, to maintain fresh breath, as a form of drug.
As a distraction, in some cases, the process of lozenges absorption is used. This applies to situations such as quitting smoking, severe excitement, and others. For colds, lozenges are used that have the taste of eucalyptus, menthol, lemon or honey.
Some types are one of the components of the diet used for weight loss. But it should be noted that there are currently no sufficient medical justifications for such use, as well as information on the mechanism of action. There is an opinion of doctors that in cases of weight loss, the placebo effect acts.
Small candy
All of the above can be fully attributed to such a variety of candies as Montpensier. It is necessary to add about the latter that, as a rule, these are small candies of various colors: red, green, pink, purple. They have a rich aroma, which was previously achieved by adding spices to them. Now apply essences such as pear, raspberry, cherry, lemon.
In recent years, such a trade name has appeared as “candy candy”. I must say that its use is completely meaningless. After all, the term "monpansier" is a firmly established name for small lollipops in Russia, which are sold in sealed, durable packaging.
At the end of the story about small candies - a few words about the lady by whose name they are named.
Grand Mademoiselle
The Duchess of Montpensier is a French princess of royal blood. We are talking about Anna Maria Louise of Orleans, whose years of life - 1627 - 1693. She was the niece of Louis XIII.
Her father was Gaston of Orleans, who bore the title "Monsieur" and was the youngest son of King Henry IV. Consequently, Anna was Louis XIV's cousin. Maria de Bourbon, her mother, was the great-granddaughter of the second Duke of Montpensier. She inherited a huge fortune and many high titles from her ancestors. During the birth of Anna, the duchess died, and the girl was educated at the court of Louis XIII, being patronized by Queen Anne of Austria, his wife.
According to Dumas novels, Anna de Montpensier is known as the Grand Mademoiselle, that is, the Great Mademoiselle. She actively participated in the events of the Fronde and wrote "Memoirs", which gained fame.