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Marzipan is confectionery consisting primarily of ground almonds and sugar that derives its characteristic flavor from bitter almonds, which constitute 4% to 6% of total almond content by weight. Most marzipan is also flavored with rosewater.

Believed to have originated in Persia (present-day Iran), marzipan became a specialty of the Baltic region of Germany during the 8th century. In particular, the city of Lübeck has a proud tradition of marzipan manufacture.

Under EU law, marzipan must have a minimum almond oil content of 14% and a maximum moisture content of 8.5%. Optional additional ingredients are rosewater, honey, pistachioPistacia atlantica ''Pistacia chinensis ''Pistacia lentiscus ''Pistacia mexicana ''Pistacia taxiferum ''Pistacia terebinthus ''Pistacia vera Ref: 2002-08-16 The Pistachio Pistacia vera Anacardiaceae; sometimes placed in Pistaciaceae) is a small tree to 10s and preservativeA preservative is a natural or synthetic chemical that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, etc. to retard spoilage, whether from microbial growth, or undesirable chemical changes. Preservative food additives ars. In the US, marzipan must include at least a quarter almonds by weight, otherwise it is considered to be almond paste .

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Marzipan is also used in Tortell, and sometimes in some versions king cake, eaten during the Carnival season.

The German name has completely ousted the former English name marchpane with the same derivation: "March bread."