marzipan
noun
mar·zi·pan
ˈmär-zə-ˌpan 
also
ˈmärt-sə-ˌpän
-ˌpan
: a confection of crushed almonds or almond paste, sugar, and egg whites that is often shaped into various forms
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The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Dessert specials include a marzipan vanilla torte with fresh berries, and a warm dark and white chocolate torte served with ice cream.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Even today, almond extract, used in baking and as an ingredient of marzipan, is made from oil of bitter almonds whose toxicity has been neutralized.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Louis Latour’s 2024 Chassagne Montrachet has aromas of honeycomb, pineapple, and white flowers with bright acidity and flavors of vanilla, pear, and marzipan.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Dessert specials include a marzipan vanilla torte with fresh berries, and a warm dark and white chocolate torte served with ice cream.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Even today, almond extract, used in baking and as an ingredient of marzipan, is made from oil of bitter almonds whose toxicity has been neutralized.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Louis Latour’s 2024 Chassagne Montrachet has aromas of honeycomb, pineapple, and white flowers with bright acidity and flavors of vanilla, pear, and marzipan.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Marzipan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marzipan. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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marzipan
noun
mar·zi·pan
ˈmärt-sə-ˌpän
ˈmär-zə-ˌpan
ˈmär-zə-ˌpan
: a candy or icing of almond paste, sugar, and whites of eggs
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