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Marzipan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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There are many stories about the origin of marzipan. According to Werner, a Master Baker from Germany, marzipan was created several hundred years ago. There was a great drought in Italy and almonds were the only substantial crop to survive.
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The origin of marzipan is a matter of infinite debate. The most plausible theory suggests that marzipan was created as a necessity to store almonds rather than as the marzipan paste we know today. When an almond is ripe the nut can dry fairly quickly through its porous shell.
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Sep 21, 2007 ... Although it is believed to have originated in Persia (present-day Iran) and to have been introduced to Europe through the Turks, ...
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Marzipan: A Sweet and Tasty History; by Marjorie Dorfman; Where did this delightful holiday treat originate? Who were the first lucky people to savor the sweetness of marzipan and how did it get its unusual name? ... There are several legends associated with the birth of marzipan and to this day they must remain as such.
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By the way, the more commonly agreed upon origin of marzipan is as a confection of Middle East harems, and it is likely one of the numerous sea captains brought it to Luebeck. But it's not verified and romantically speaking, both origins are sweetly enticing.
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Today everyone is agreed that Lübeck cannot be regarded as the place of origin of marzipan. The mere fact that, not surprisingly, almond trees are lacking in our northern regions, is enough to indicate that the origin should be sought elsewhere.
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Use of marzipan (almond paste) in sotelties in both period and the SCA. Working ... origin of marzipan is difficult to determine as many countries claim its ... place of origin of marzipan, however, it should be noted that the name...
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sinden.org: organ music and such ... And indeed, Lübeck is mentioned in connection with marzipan, but its origin seems not to be so simple. (Marzipan's origin, not Lübeck's. Everybody knows Lübeck and Leipzig were twins . . .) Marzipan may have come from Persia.
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[German, from Italian marzapane, container of a standard size, marzipan, from obsolete Italian, fine box for rare coins or comfits, perhaps from Arabic mawṯabān, king on the throne, Byzantine coin with enthroned Christ figure, ... Learn more about marzipan with a free trial on Britannica.com ... Marzipan origin of...
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