{"id":2888,"date":"2022-01-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2888"},"modified":"2022-01-13T11:01:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T16:01:35","slug":"marzipan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/marzipan\/","title":{"rendered":"Marzipan and Other Types of Sugar Confectionary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/12053909\/tamara-malaniy-XDLbvHBQYv0-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"marzipan\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/12053909\/tamara-malaniy-XDLbvHBQYv0-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/12053909\/tamara-malaniy-XDLbvHBQYv0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It might feel odd to think about sweet treats again so soon after the Winter holiday season. But, alas, we&#8217;re back with more history and fun facts about what we put in our body. Today, in honour of its national holiday, we&#8217;re pushing the spotlight on marzipan! Love it or hate it, it is a staple of the confectionary world. Join us in exploring its past as well as the other delicacies it stands alongside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-marzipan\">What is Marzipan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marzipan is a confection primarily consisting of sugar, honey, and almond meal (ground almonds). These ingredients created a dough-like mixture. Often, it shapes into sweets: common uses are chocolate-covered pieces or small imitation of fruits and vegetables. What&#8217;s more, some countries shape into small animals figures as a traditional treat for New Year&#8217;s Day or Christmas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, makers use it to ice cakes, more traditionally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Tortell<\/em>, also known as three kings cake, associated with epiphany or the period before lent. <\/li><li><em>Princess Cake<\/em>, a traditionally Swedish dessert, of sponge, pastry cream, raspberry jam and whipped cream layer. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-its-history\">Its History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Marzipan has two proposed lines of origin. But, these factors aren&#8217;t necessarily contradictory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, historians link it to Northeast Mediterranean cooking. Specifically being introduce to Eastern Europe by the Turks via either Hungary or Italy.  There are two cities in particular who have a proud manufacturing history: L\u00fcbeck in Northern Germany, and Tallinn in Estonia. Additionally, K\u00f6ingsberg in East Prussia renowns itself from a special type that is golden brown and embedded with a marmalade centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second possible origin is the Iberian Peninsula. In fact, <em>The Book of One Thousand and One Nights<\/em> mentions the eating of an almond paste during Ramadan. Mazap\u00e1n is still Toldeo&#8217;s most famous dessert to this day. For it, almonds have to be at least 50% of the total weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where marzipan differs in other countries. For example, in the US some brands consist of only 28% marzipan. However, in Sweden and Finland, almond paste is only the confectionary if it contains 50% ground almonds. And the famous towns in Germany? Well, they desire 66% almonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/12053925\/bill-craighead-rYLpb6COS_I-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"liquorice allsorts\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/12053925\/bill-craighead-rYLpb6COS_I-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/12053925\/bill-craighead-rYLpb6COS_I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-other-confectionary\">Other Confectionary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marzipan not really tickling your taste buds? Check out these other sweet confectionary treats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Chocolates<\/strong>. Specifically, bite-sized versions. In general, they use a different chocolate than that of a bar. <\/li><li><strong>Divinity<\/strong>. A nougat-like confectionary based on egg whites with chopped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nuts<\/a>. <\/li><li><strong>Dodol<\/strong>. Popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Phillipines, this sweet has a toffee-like taste and consistency. <\/li><li><strong>Fudge<\/strong>. To make, boil milk and <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/courses\/chemistry-kitchen-lesson-3-sugar-everywhere\/72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sugar<\/a> until it forms a soft-ball. <\/li><li><strong>Havlah<\/strong>. Based on tahini, this paste consists of ground sesame seeds. <\/li><li><strong>Hard Candy<\/strong>. This includes: lollipops, jawbreakers, lemon drops, candy canes, rock candy, brittle, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Ice cream<\/strong>. If its frozen and flavoured: it&#8217;s a confectionary!<\/li><li><strong>Jelly candies.<\/strong> Any sweet based on sugar and starch, pectin, gum, or gelatin. Think, Turkish delight, jelly beans, gummies, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Liquorice<\/strong>. Containing extract of the liquorice root, expect a chew resilient candy with a taste similar to star anise. <\/li><li><strong>Marshmallow<\/strong>. Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes.<\/li><li><strong>Mithai<\/strong>. A generic term for Indian confectionary. It is typically made from dairy products and\/or some for of flour. Additionally, sugar or molasses adds sweetness.<\/li><li><strong>Persipan<\/strong>. Similar to marzipan, but made with peaches or apricots instead of almonds.<\/li><li><strong>Pastillage<\/strong>. A thick sugar paste consisting of gelatin, water, and confectioner&#8217;s sugar. Makers mould it into shapes which harden. <\/li><li><strong>Tablet<\/strong>. A crumbly milk-based soft and hard candy. Comes in several forms. <\/li><li><strong>Taffy<\/strong>. Folded sugar confection made at a high heat, thus reducing its density and making it opaque. <\/li><li><strong>Toffee<\/strong>. Made by caramelising sugar or molasses along with butter. <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It might feel odd to think about sweet treats again so soon after the Winter holiday season. But, alas, we&#8217;re back with more history and fun facts about what we put in our body. Today, in honour of its national holiday, we&#8217;re pushing the spotlight on marzipan! 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