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

O Que É Marzipan Paste?

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

Qual o Sabor de Marzipan Paste?

Marzipan Paste tem um sabor sweet, nutty (almond), slightly bitter (if bitter almonds used) com aromas de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Marzipan Paste

O melhor substituto para Marzipan Paste é Almond Paste, usado na proporção de 1:1. Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.

Substitutos para Marzipan Paste com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Almond Paste Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Marzipan Paste

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Marzipan Paste?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Marzipan Paste?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Marzipan Paste?

O melhor substituto é Almond Paste (1:1). Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.

Como escolher e armazenar Marzipan Paste?

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

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