Look in your local supermarket’s baking section. A few stores still have “Specialty Food” sections that also stock the items.

What’s the difference between Almond Paste and Marzipan? Both Almond Paste and Marzipan have the same ingredients; almonds, sugar and glucose.

Marzipan is milled to a smoother consistency, and has more sugar. Because of this, Marzipan is more pliable. This allows for easier rolling out and modeling.

Almond Paste’s higher almond content gives it a stronger flavor. It is used as an ingredient in baked goods.

My Almond Paste/Marzipan has been in the cupboard for a while and has become hard. What can I do? What has happened is that the sugar has crystallized. Try to revive using the following method. Place the unwrapped roll in a plastic bag, together with two slices of bread, or an apple that has been cut in half. Leave the sealed bag on the counter overnight. Often this will make the product soft again.

Where are the almonds in Almond Paste & Marzipan grown? 90% of the almonds come from California. 10% come from Spain and Morocco.

Source: Odense