Marzipan
Marzipan
Marzipan (/ˈmɑːrzɪpæn/ or /ˈmɑːrtsɪpæn/) is a confection consisting primarily of sugar or honey and almond meal (ground almonds), sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract.
Etymology
The word "marzipan" is derived from German Marzipan or Italian marzapane, most likely after St. Marcus; the details are lost in history.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of marzipan are almonds and sugar. It may also contain honey, almond oil or almond extract.
Uses
Marzipan is often used in baking, especially for decorating cakes. It can be rolled into thin sheets and glazed for icing cakes, primarily birthday and wedding cakes. It can also be used as a cake ingredient, or molded into a variety of shapes to be eaten as candy or used as cake decorations.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marzipan
- Wikipedia's article - Marzipan
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