The invention generally relates to a cartridge comprising a gel. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of an item of confectionery, an item of confectionery, a kit, the use of a cartridge for preparing an item of confectionery, a gel, and a process for preparing an item of confectionery via a data connection.The invention relates to a cartridge comprising the following cartridge components:a. a container having an internal volumeb. a gel comprising:i. a hydrocolloid, andii. a sweetener different to the hydrocolloidwherein the gel is not a fluid.