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Persipan (from Persicus (peach) and marzipan; also known as Parzipan) is a material used in confectionery. It is similar to marzipan but apricot or peach kernels are used instead of almonds. Persipan consists of 40% ground kernels and 60% sugar. The kernels have a strong bitter flavour caused by the presence of amygdalin a toxic cyanogenic glycoside which has to be detoxified before the kernels can be used. The cores are normally not used otherwise making persipan lower-priced than marzipan.

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