Confectionery | Vegetarian Gluten Free

Marzipan Paste

Prunus dulcis Allergens: Tree Nuts (Almonds)
Marzipan Paste

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European (German, Scandinavian, Mediterranean)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Almonds, Sugar

¿Qué es Marzipan Paste?

A sweet, pliable confection made from ground almonds, sugar, and sometimes egg whites or almond extract, used in baking and confectionery.

¿A qué sabe Marzipan Paste?

Marzipan Paste tiene un sabor sweet, nutty (almond), slightly bitter (if bitter almonds used) con aromas sweet almond, floral.

Taste
Sweet, Nutty (Almond), Slightly Bitter (if bitter almonds used)
Texture
Smooth, Pliable, Dense, Slightly Gritty
Aroma
Sweet Almond, Floral
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories450 kcal
Total Fat20 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein7 g
Total Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars50 g
Calcium70 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium200 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For easier handling and shaping, warm marzipan slightly in your hands or microwave for a few seconds. Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Marzipan Paste

El mejor sustituto para Marzipan Paste es Almond Paste, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.

Sustitutos para Marzipan Paste con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Almond Paste Mejor 1:1 Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.
Fondant (rolled) 1:1 Provides similar pliable texture for decorating, but lacks almond flavor.
Pistachio Paste 1:1 Offers a different nutty flavor and green color, good for decorative or filling purposes.
Cashew Paste (homemade) 1:1 Nut-free alternative, can be sweetened and flavored with almond extract for a similar profile.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Marzipan Paste

  1. Available in tubes or blocks.
  2. Check almond content; higher percentage usually means better quality.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Marzipan Paste?

  • Chocolate
  • fruit (cherries
  • apricots)
  • coffee
  • liqueurs (amaretto
  • rum)
  • shortbread.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Marzipan Paste?

Sweet, Nutty (Almond), Slightly Bitter (if bitter almonds used) Sweet Almond, Floral

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Marzipan Paste?

El mejor sustituto es Almond Paste (1:1). Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Marzipan Paste?

Available in tubes or blocks. Check almond content; higher percentage usually means better quality.

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