Fizzy confectionery (7)

I believe the answer is:

sherbet

(Other definitions for sherbet that I've seen before include "Sweet fizzy, fruity, drink" , "Australian beer" , "Sweet effervescent powder" , "Sweet fizzy powder" , "A fizzy drink, a fruit drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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