Pudding is a confectionary that takes the form of a sweet semiliquid or colloid of various flavours (such as chocolate, vanilla, banana, or caramel). While one can eat it before they eat their meat, this is not advised. A related dish is custard, which has egg in it, making it more dense and rich. "Pudding" is British English for "dessert;" however, in other English-speaking countries, it strictly refers to this viscous confection.