In the
UK
(and probably most other
Commonwealth countries)
sherbet is a
white powder commonly found in various
sweets and
confectionery. Its main properties are an
acidic,
tingly taste and it quickly
dissolves in water. Popular products
made from sherbet that I remember from my
youth include:
I believe that in much of the USA
sherbet is some kind of drink: if
anyone knows what the US term for this fizzy powder is I'd be
interested.
Sylvar says In the
US, sherbet is very
bad sorbet. The only
thing similar to UK
sherbet, as far as I
know, is "Lik-m-Aid"
(Wonka's Fun Dip). The
powder doesn't have its
own name here, though.