Products
Pure marzipan and products made from it are available in grocery stores and pastry stores, among other places. Well-known marzipan products include Mozartkugeln, figurines made of marzipan (e.g. lucky pig), the Swedish princess cake, marzipan potatoes and other vegetables and fruits made of marzipan. Marzipan is also often coated with chocolate. Marzipan may contain various additives such as glucose syrup, sorbitol, the invertase and colorants.
Production
Marzipan is a mixture of the marzipan raw mass and at most the same amount of sugar by weight (ratio 1:1). The marzipan raw mass is made from blanched/peeled sweet almonds, sugar and water. The sugar content in the raw paste is not more than 35%. Rose water is often added to enhance the flavor. It is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Marzipan can also be prepared by yourself. Recipe for about 400 g:
- 200 g almonds pour boiling hot water over and let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Peel the almonds with a small knife, with your thumb and forefinger. This takes about 30 to 40 minutes (Figure 1).
- Finely grind the almonds in a blender. The almond oil begins to emerge.
- In a pan, add 200 g of powdered sugar and 20 ml of rose water to the ground almonds.
- Stir briefly over low heat. Knead into a mass.
- Wrap the finished marzipan (Figure 2) with foil and store in the refrigerator.
Use
For confectionery.
Adverse effects
Marzipan contains a lot of sugar and therefore should be consumed only in small quantities. Sugar promotes the development of tooth decay.
