Lübeck Marzipan facts for kids
Lübeck Marzipan (German: Lübecker Marzipan) is a very special type of marzipan. It comes from the city of Lübeck in northern Germany. This delicious treat has been protected by a special rule since 1996. It is called a "Protected Geographical Indication" (PGI). This means only marzipan made in Lübeck, following strict rules, can be called Lübeck Marzipan.
The rules for Lübeck Marzipan are stricter than for regular marzipan. They are set by a German quality group. To be called Lübeck Marzipan, it must have no more than 30% sugar. For "Lübeck Fine Marzipan," it can have only up to 10% sugar.
Some marzipan makers in Lübeck, like Niederegger, Carstens, Lubeca, and Marzipan-Land, make their marzipan even better. They follow their own extra quality rules. For example, Niederegger uses 100% almond paste and no added sugar in some of its products.
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History of Lübeck Marzipan
Marzipan has been made in Central Europe since the Middle Ages. Back then, it usually had a lot of sugar and only a little bit of almond. This was because almonds were hard to get. They had to be brought in from other places.
How Lübeck Became Famous for Marzipan
Lübeck was a very important trading city. It was the main city of the Hanseatic League, a group of trading towns. This meant Lübeck had a steady supply of ingredients, including almonds. Because of this, marzipan from Lübeck became well-known in the 1700s. People liked it because it had a lot of almonds and was very good quality.
Marzipan Attractions in Lübeck
Today, Lübeck has many places that celebrate its connection to marzipan. The most famous is the Niederegger Marzipan Museum. Here, you can learn about how marzipan was made long ago. You can also see the original recipe from Niederegger from 1806. The museum also has cool sculptures of famous people made entirely out of marzipan!
See also
In Spanish: Mazapán de Lübeck para niños
