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Niederegger Lübecker
Marzipan |
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Niederegger Purity
Regulations
The name 'Niederegger Marzipan' stands for dedication to quality.
Since 1806 only carefully selected ingredients have been refined to
produce our extra special marzipan, which stands out from the rest.
The secret of the traditional recipe for Niederegger Marzipan lies in
the precise proportions of almond to sugar and an ingredient similar to
rosewater. Even today, the master confectioner personally supervises
production.
The essential ingredient in marzipan is the almonds, and without
exception Niederegger uses only aromatic Mediterranean almonds and
carefully selects the best type of almonds and the best area of
cultivation. By making our purchases in person from Spain, Italy and
other Mediterranean countries, we ensure that only best quality raw
materials are imported to Lübeck. In this way Niederegger ensures that
its products consistently meet the highest standards.
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Marzipan is a fresh
product!
The marzipan paste is produced using traditional methods: a mixture of
almonds and sugar is grinded down and roasted in a cauldron over a naked
flame. Following a resting period, the marzipan can be molded and can
be decorated using food dyes, or is coated with various types of
chocolate.
The ingredients are what count most of all!
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almonds (Mediterranean almonds)
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sugar (EC class 1)
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... and a little secret
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additional fresh ingredients: exquisite
chocolate, fine quality butter, cream, natural flavorings, fresh
pistachio nut kernels and natural fruit pulp.
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What does the expression
'100% quality
marzipan' paste
mean
Niederegger produces their own marzipan. To produce the marzipan paste, a mixture
of almonds and sugar is ground down and traditionally prepared in a
roaster over a naked flame. Following a resting period, the marzipan can
be molded and can be decorated using food dyes, or is coated with
various types of chocolate. Niederegger does not buy the marzipan paste
as other manufacturers do, but produces the paste itself |
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The Qualities of Marzipan
- Niederegger
Marzipan (100%)
Niederegger Marzipan from Lübeck is produced from 100% marzipan paste
and 0% added sugar.
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The Qualities of Marzipan
- Lübeck
Edelmarzipan (90%)
In contrast, Lübeck Edelmarzipan consists of 90% marzipan paste and
10%
added sugar (this is the minimum standard required to achieve Lübeck
Edelmarzipan status). In addition to the 90% marzipan paste, 10% pure
sugar may be added, resulting in a finished product consisting of 41.5 %
sugar.
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The Qualities of Marzipan
- Edelmarzipan
(70%)
A 70% to 30% ratio defines what is known as Edelmarzipan (also the
minimum requirement for Lübeck Marzipan).
30% added sugar ! |
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The Qualities of Marzipan
- Marzipan (50%)
Legally, even a 50% to 50% ratio may carry the description of 'marzipan'
(marzipan for consumption). In this case, the product consists of 50%
marzipan paste, which in itself already contains 35% sugar, in addition
to a further 50% pure sugar; therefore the finished product contains
67.5% sugar.
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Traditional Production Methods
In addition to carefully selecting the
finest ingredients, the high quality of marzipan can only be ensured by
employing the optimum production process; this is why the quality of
Niederegger Marzipan surpasses any other
Once the Mediterranean almonds have been combined with the sugar, the
mixture passes through a series of granite presses before reaching the
traditional roasting cauldrons. This roasting process develops the aroma
and at the same time conserves the mixture. Then that secret ingredient
is added, which sets Niederegger Marzipan apart from the rest.
During the molding process, the paste is formed into the characteristic
loaf, heart or classic shapes. At this stage, some varieties will also
be filled before finally being coated in chocolate. The combination of
production processes which have been handed down for generations and
state-of-the-art production lines guarantee Niederegger Marzipan's
consistent quality and its impeccable characteristic flavor.
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A modern, exemplary Marzipan Factory
During the course of time, the
Niederegger bakery of the past has become a modern, exemplary marzipan
factory. Every day, up to 30,000 kg of exquisite marzipan is produced,
packed and distributed; our production and storage area covers
approximately 25,000 square meters and our production lines are 70
meters long
In the field of marzipan production, Niederegger is, in terms of
quality, an incontestable market leader. For almost 200 years, consumers
have appreciated the company's extremely high quality standards. Thanks
to state-of-the-art production methods, Niederegger preserves its
products without using chemical additives. More than 30 gold medals and
the numerous prizes that the company has been awarded are tangible proof
of the top quality standards that Niederegger consistently aspires to.
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