high-quality confectionery made with white sugar (Muromachi period)
Historical term referring to luxury sweets presented to the imperial court or shogunate during the Muromachi period, characterized by the use of refined white sugar.
Kenjō-gashi are high-quality confections made with white sugar during the Muromachi period.
Compound of 献上 (kenjō, 'presentation to a superior') and 菓子 (kashi, 'confectionery'). The term reflects the practice of offering fine sweets to the court or shogunate.