There were several spectacular displays at the banquet referred to by contemporary witnesses as entremets. The most noticeable trait of the early entremets was the focus on vivid colors. Some of these entremets used the most costly ingredients, including truffles in Champagne. Entremets also made an effective tool for political displays. The entremets were placed between the other dishes within the main work of the meal. From the late 14th century on in England, entremets are referred to as "subtleties".