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Almond Paste
Almond Paste
Moderate concern
Almond paste contains roughly 50% added sugar by weight, putting it in the high-sugar category despite the nutritious almond base. Almonds are an FDA-recognized tree nut allergen requiring declaration.
Found in
163 products
What it is
A confectionery ingredient made from finely ground blanched almonds and sugar (typically 1:1 by weight).
Bakery and confectionery filling and base for marzipan.
Why it's flagged
- high added sugar
- tree nut allergen (almond)
- may contain bitter almond extract (cyanogenic) in some recipes
What regulators actually say
"Tree nuts (such as almonds) are one of the major food allergens that must be declared on food labels."
"Limit added sugars to less than 10 percent of calories per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food; almond declared allergen under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Composite food; nuts declared allergen under Reg. 1169/2011.
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