Almond paste is less sweet, coarser and used in different applications than marzipan (also referred to as almond candy dough).
Almond paste is typically used as a filling or binder in baked bars, pies and cakes to help create a chewier texture. “Chewy” is the number one texture claim among almond introductions of bars.
Typical applications of almond paste.
- Alternative to other nut butters.
- Filling for chocolate, cereal bars, confectionary, bakery.
