Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
MARSHMALLOW
marshmallow
(noun) spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
marshmallow (plural marshmallows)
A species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain. [from 9th c.]
A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency. [from 19th c.]
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(figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.
Source: Wiktionary
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