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100% pure maple syrup

Maple syrup production occurs primarily from February through April in North America, with the syrup itself available year-round as a shelf-stable product due to its high sugar content and careful storage.

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4 oz. granulated sugar

Year-round

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about ¼ cup confetti or nonpareil candy decorations

Year-round. These manufactured products are shelf-stable and available consistently throughout the year, with increased availability and variety during holiday seasons and celebration-oriented retail periods.

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about 1 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Year-round

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about 4 tbsp. marshmallow fluff

Year-round

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acacia honey

Acacia honey is produced seasonally during the late spring nectar flow (typically May to June in the Northern Hemisphere), though it remains available year-round as a shelf-stable product through commercial distribution and storage.

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additional sugar

Year-round. Sugar cane is harvested seasonally (November to April in Northern Hemisphere, May to October in Southern Hemisphere), but refined sugar is available continuously as a shelf-stable product distributed globally.

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additional sugar for coating

Year-round

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additional sugar for sprinkling tops

Year-round

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additional sweetner to taste

Year-round

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agave nectar

Year-round. Agave nectar is processed and shelf-stable, available consistently throughout the year.

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agave or coconut nectar

Year-round. Both agave and coconut nectar are processed products with long shelf lives, available consistently throughout the year. Agave is harvested year-round in Mexico and the southwestern United States, while coconut flowers are tapped continuously in tropical regions, particularly the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.

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and 1/2 cups of sugar

Year-round

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and 1/2 cups sugar

Year-round. Refined sugar is a shelf-stable processed commodity available throughout the year in most markets worldwide.

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and 1/2 tablespoons molasses

Year-round. Molasses is a shelf-stable processed product produced continuously throughout the year from stored sugarcane and sugar beet crops.

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and 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Year-round.

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and 1 tablespoon palm sugar

Year-round; typically harvested during dry seasons but processed and stored for year-round availability.

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andes candies pieces

Year-round. Andes candies are consistently available in retail environments, with some seasonal variations (such as limited-edition flavors) appearing during holiday periods.

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apricot or seedless black raspberry preserves

Year-round, as preserves are shelf-stable, shelf-stored products. Fresh apricots and black raspberries have distinct seasons (apricots: May–September; black raspberries: June–August), but preserved versions maintain availability throughout the year.

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artificial sweetener

Year-round

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artificial sweetener to

Year-round

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artificial sweetener to 1 cup sugar

Year-round

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avocado honey

Seasonal availability depends on avocado bloom timing; in major producing regions like California and Mexico, avocado honey is typically available from late spring through early fall, with peak production in summer months.

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b: 400g / 14.1 oz by weight caster sugar

Year-round

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bag large marshmallows

Year-round. Large marshmallows are shelf-stable confectionery products available consistently throughout the year, though sales and availability often peak during camping season (spring-summer) and holiday periods (Halloween, Thanksgiving, winter holidays).

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bag marshmallows or more

Year-round. Packaged marshmallows are shelf-stable products available throughout the year, though sales and visibility increase notably during camping season (spring and summer) and autumn holidays.

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bag m&ms (can use holiday m&ms or regular ones

Year-round; holiday-themed varieties are available seasonally, typically appearing during Christmas (November-December), Easter (spring), and other festive periods.

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bag of m&m's

Year-round. Standard varieties are continuously manufactured and distributed. Seasonal and limited-edition flavors are released periodically to align with holidays and consumer demand throughout the calendar year.

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bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Year-round

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bags semi-sweet chocolate chips

Year-round

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baker's semi-sweet

Year-round

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baking sugar

Year-round

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barbados sugar

Year-round; produced from sugarcane harvested seasonally in Barbados (December through May), with refined sugar available as shelf-stable product throughout the year.

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bars extra dark chocolate

Year-round. Cacao production occurs continuously across equatorial regions, with chocolate bars available consistently in commercial distribution.

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bar spoon sugar syrup

Year-round

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bee's honey

Honey harvest typically occurs in late spring through fall, depending on floral bloom cycles and geographic region. Peak availability is summer through early autumn, though processed and stored honey is available year-round.

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beet sugar

Year-round. Beet sugar is a shelf-stable refined product derived from the annual harvest (typically September-October in Northern Hemisphere) but is processed and stored for year-round distribution.

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bitter chocolate

Year-round. Cacao is harvested seasonally in tropical regions, but processed bitter chocolate is manufactured and available continuously throughout the year.

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bitter or semi-sweet cooking chocolate

Year-round. Cocoa production is continuous in equatorial regions; processed chocolate is shelf-stable and available consistently.

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bittersweet chocolate chips

Year-round. Bittersweet chocolate chips are shelf-stable processed products that do not depend on seasonal availability of fresh cacao, though peak baking and confectionery consumption occurs in winter months.

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bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate

Year-round. Chocolate is shelf-stable and manufactured year-round; availability is not affected by harvest seasons.

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bittersweet/plain chocolate

Year-round. Cacao is a tropical crop harvested in multiple seasons across different regions, ensuring consistent global availability of processed chocolate products.

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black jelly beans

Year-round, though demand peaks during Easter (spring) and Halloween (fall) seasons, with increased availability during these periods.

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blackstrap

Year-round; molasses is a shelf-stable processed product derived from sugar cane harvested primarily during fall and winter months, with availability consistent throughout the year.

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black strap molasses

Year-round. As a refined byproduct of sugar processing, blackstrap molasses is available consistently, though fresh-pressed varieties may have slight seasonal variation tied to sugar cane harvest cycles in their regions of origin.

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blackstrap molasses

Year-round; as a refined byproduct of processed sugar cane, blackstrap molasses is available consistently throughout the year without seasonal variation.

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blackstrap molasses or honey

Year-round. Both blackstrap molasses (a processed byproduct of sugar refining) and honey (preserved by its hygroscopic properties) are shelf-stable and available continuously. Raw honey's flavor profile varies seasonally based on floral availability at harvest.

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black treacle

Year-round. Black treacle is a shelf-stable processed product with no seasonal variation.

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black treacle / molasses

Year-round. As a processed byproduct of sugar cane and sugar beet refining, black treacle is shelf-stable and available consistently throughout the year.

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black treacle or molasses

Year-round. As a processed and shelf-stable product derived from sugarcane, black treacle is produced and available consistently throughout the year.

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bottle molasses

Year-round, as molasses is a processed product with indefinite shelf stability when stored properly in sealed containers.

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bowl of sugar and hershey's kisses

Year-round. Both granulated sugar and Hershey's Kisses are shelf-stable products available throughout the year, with elevated demand during holiday seasons (November through December) and other festive periods.

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box brown sugar

Year-round

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box cherry jell-o

Year-round. As a shelf-stable processed product, powdered Jell-O is available continuously and is not subject to seasonal variation.

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box confectioner's sugar

Year-round

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boxes orange jello

Year-round. As a shelf-stable, commercially packaged product, orange Jello is available consistently throughout the year in grocery stores.

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boxes orange jell-o

Year-round

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boxes strawberry gelatin

Year-round. As a shelf-stable, processed ingredient with indefinite storage potential when kept in cool, dry conditions, strawberry gelatin is available throughout the year regardless of strawberry season.

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boxes strawberry jell-o

Year-round; as a shelf-stable, processed product with indefinite shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place.

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box light brown sugar

Year-round