The unique combination of almond and chocolate flavors come together in wonderfully appetizing harmony with Hermine’s Marzipan Candy Logs.

Marzipan Candy Logs This is a very generous helping of marzipan, covered in dark chocolate. Our marzipan is soft and flavorful, never hard and dried out as is often the case with lesser product containing fillers and an excess of inexpensive sugar. It has a high content of finely ground nutmeat, and is just sweet enough to be satisfying without tasting syrupy. The almond and chocolate flavor is delicious with the complimentary taste of coffee, as are all our marzipan products. Marzipan Candy Log - One Log (6 oz.) - $12 plus shipping and handling.

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Hermine’s Old World Confections
2415 N. Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Phone & Fax: (208) 664-9580

Do you love hazalnuts? Take a plunge into the most delightful Hazelnut Bar experience you’ll ever have.

Hazelnut Bars A mainstay of Hermine’s product line for many years, this bar has a twist molding on the top for visual interest. The hazelnuts used to make it are roasted and finely ground in Hermine’s kitchen, and add a distinctive and delicious nutty flavor to the dark chocolate coating. Many customers find that this classic taste is their favorite of all the types of chocolate we produce. Our Hazelnut Bars make wonderful gifts and will liven up any social gathering. Hazelnut Bars - Box of Three (12 oz.) - $24 plus shipping and handling.

NOTE: Shipping charges listed in our shopping cart setup apply only to orders within the continental U.S. To all other locations, please do not use shopping cart checkout, but instead contact us for the appropriate charges.

Hermine’s Old World Confections
2415 N. Government Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Phone & Fax: (208) 664-9580

Although it is believed to have originated in Persia (present-day Iran) and to have been introduced to Europe through the Turks, there is some dispute between Hungary and Italy over its origin. Marzipan became a specialty of the Baltic Sea region of Germany. In particular, the city of Lübeck has a proud tradition of marzipan manufacture (Lübecker Marzipan). The city’s manufacturers like Niederegger still guarantee their Marzipan to contain two thirds almonds by weight, which results in a juicy, bright yellow product.

Another possible geographic origin is Toledo, Spain (850-900, though more probably 1150 during the reign of Alfonso VII, then known as Postre Regio instead of Mazapán) and Sicily (1193, known as panis martius or marzapane, i.e. March Bread). In both cases, there is a reason to believe that there is a clear Arabic influence for historical reasons(both regions were under Muslim control) and there are also mentions in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights of an almond paste eaten during Ramadan and as an aphrodisiac. Other sources establish the origin of marzipan in China, from where the recipe moved on to the Middle East and then to Europe through Al-Andalus. In Toledo, Mazapán is also one of the city’s products. Almonds have to be at least 50% of the total weight, following the directives of Mazapan de Toledo regulator counseil.

Historically, the city of Königsberg in East Prussia was renowned for its Marzipan production. Today, the term Königsberger Marzipan refers to a special type of Marzipan in Germany.
The EU mapped in marzipan. Made by the Budapest Marzipan MuseumUnder 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, pistachios, preservatives, and sometimes hazelnut. In the U.S., marzipan is not officially defined, but it is generally made with a higher ratio of sugar to almonds than almond paste. One brand, for instance, has 28% almonds in its marzipan, and 45% almonds in its almond paste. However, in Sweden and Finland “almond paste” refers to a marzipan that contains 50% ground almonds, a much higher quality than regular marzipan.