Does marzipan go off?

[MariaLynda]

I have a pack in the cupboard that I didn't use last year. Its fully sealed but well past the date on it. Does it really go off? It feels soft, I haven't opened to look at it though.

[megaflyer]

I would use it - in fact I remember finding a Christmas cake in my larder well over a year old with marzipan that had gone hard and wasn't ill. I love marzipan and could never throw it out ...

[MariaLynda]

I love marzipan too. I want to make christmas cake slice tomorrow. Got my fruit soaking in brandy! X

[babbymint]

So much sugar I'm sure it will be fine - nibble a bit and if it tastes ok you're good to go!

[MariaLynda]

Is there such a thing as a nibble of marzipan... haha... nom

[Pino_Spetzberg]

Not sure if marzipan goes off.
Mazepin does.

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by MariaLynda

Is there such a thing as a nibble of marzipan... haha... nom

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Now I have a craving for a slab (and yes I could and have eaten a whole slab of it in one sitting)

[djewkes]

It’s possible cos of the ground almonds, nuts taste bad if they’ve gone off but if it’s soft it should be fine….

[Whitequeen]

If it's gone off it will be mouldy when you open it. If not, I would use it.

[MariaLynda]

I will open it later and have a look and try not to take a bite out of it. X thanks everyone.