Marzipan

Also Known As : Marzapane, marchpane

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet, nutty flavour.

Usage Tips

Look for pure marzipan with less added sugar and without any added colors or flavours. Check for its manufacturing and expiry date.Marzipan can be stored for months if kept in cool places or refrigerated. Marzipan can be used in cakes, cookies, pastries and pie fillings. It can also be used as a frosting on cakes and candies. It can also be moulded into sweets like chocolate-covered marzipan.

Description

Marzipan is a off-white to white, smooth paste prepared with ground almonds, sugar, corn syrup and egg whites. It is a light, candy-like mixture, originated in Italy. It is used to coat cakes or to make confectionery items. Compared to almond paste, marzipan has a smooth texture and is moldable because of egg white used in it. Almond paste has a coarser texture and is less sweet.

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