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Underberg House Bar Pack - Full Case

$160.59

Item No. UN2500-C
UPC Code: 788754025004

Underberg® - Full Case Pack

10 x (12 x 20ml) Bottle House Bar Pack
Total Bottle Count: 120 Bottles

A 5% Case Pack Discount has been applied

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6. Kuchen Meister - Black Forest Cherry Liqueur Cake

$5.39

Item No. KM00036
UPC Code: 052594000362

Kuchen Meister Rührkuchen mit
Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser

Net Weight: 400g/14oz
Imported from Germany

This product may contain nut traces.

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Niederegger Marzipan Assortment

$24.33

Item No. CB30010
UPC Code: 097305300102

Net Weight: 250g/8.8 oz
The secret of Niederegger marzipan has been handed down from generation to generation in our family run business since 1806.

We choose only the best and most aromatic almonds from the Mediterranean region and prepare them overan open fire in a roasting cauldron using traditional methods and skilled craftsmanship.

Naturally, Niederegger meets the hightest quality requirements and there is no added sugar.

Taste the difference!
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Niederegger Marzipan Stick - Classic

$2.64

Item No. CB6045
UPC Code:

Niederegger Marzipan Stick - Classic
Net Weight: 1.4 oz
Lübecker Marzipan Gift for your loved ones.

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Helmut Sacher Deluxe Coffee (Blue Bag)

$5.95

Item No. 24AU01A
UPC Code: 019401250259

Helmut Sacher Vienna Coffee (Blue Bag)

Reiner Arabica Kaffee gemahlen
Unadultered Arabica Coffee, ground
Net Weight: 250g/8.8 oz
Imported from Austria

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Helmut Sacher Cafe Exquisit (Black Box)

$5.95

Item No. 24AU09B
UPC Code: 0 19401 25085 3

Helmut Sacher Cafe Exquisit (Black Box)

Net Weight: 250g/8.8 oz
Imported from Austria

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Lebkuchen Varieties

There are different theories regarding the origin of the word Lebkuchen. Theory has it that the name descends from the Latin word Libum = flat bread, cake, wholesome cake. In addition it has been referred to as, 'leb’=Laib (Loaf) from the form of Lebkuchen or 'life cake' because of its wholesome properties.

Nürnberger Lebkuchen

In 1927 the term "Nürnberger Lebkuchen" was recognized as the name of origin by the District Court of Berlin. This meant that Lebkuchen with the name Nürnberg and/or packages with motives of Nürnberg is only allowed when produced within the city limits of Nürnberg.

Brown Lebkuchen

There are several types of Lebkuchen which are formed or cut out from dough but not baked on a layered wafer (Oblaten). These contain at least 50 parts of sugar or forms of sugar with products derived from grain or meal. They are also produced with or without oil seed. The natural oil content is at least 35% in dry weight.

Kaiserlein

Kaiserlein Lebkuchen

In the year 1487 emperor Friedrich III in Nuremberg held Reichstag and decided to invite all Nürnberger children to the emperor’s castle. Almost 4000 children were presented at that time with Lebkuchen with a portrait of the emperor printed on each Lebkuchen. This was probably the first time that printing was done on these products.

Fine Oblaten Lebkuchen

The dough of this Lebkuchen is placed on a wafer (oblaten) and is referred to as “Onblaten Lebkuchen”. The Lebkuchen contains at least 12.5% almonds and walnuts in the dough. A mixture of 14% nuts with oil seeds can be processed, where at least 7% of the oil seed must be almonds and/or hazelnuts and/or walnuts.

Fine Elisen Lebkuchen

The Wafer Lebkuchen was named after the daughter of a Nürnberger Lebzelters and are since 1808 masterpieces of the guild. Elisen Lebkuchen contains at least 25% almonds and/or hazelnuts and/or walnuts with a maximum of 10% grain flour or 7.5% starch or an appropriate mixture.

White Lebkuchen

White Lebkuchen (Weisse Lebkuchen) A unique specialty! The term "white Lebkuchen" is attributed to its light color, which resembles a biscuit. White Lebkuchen contains at least 15% Egg and/or one quantity of egg product or milk protein with no more than 40% flour and/or starch. They are manufactured exclusive in rectangular moulds and are plain. For decoration almonds with lemon and orange peel can be used.

Fine diabetic Lebkuchen & Pastry

Specifically designed for Diabetics these Lebkuchen comprise of a selection of the finest assortments. During production special care is exercised to adhere to the regulations applicable to diabetics requirements.