Marzipan is a confection made primarily of sugar, honey, and almond meal, sometimes with the addition of almond oil or extract. It is often used to make sweets, such as chocolate-covered marzipan and small marzipan imitations of fruits. Marzipan is a light, candy-like mixture made by mixing finely-ground almonds with sugar, corn syrup, and egg whites. It is a ready-to-eat sweet treat traditionally found in confectionary shops across Europe, often shaped and dyed or painted as realistic fruits and vegetables. Marzipan can be flavored with honey, almond extract, or even rose water. It has a sweet, nutty almond flavor and a soft, chewy texture due to the ground-up almonds. Marzipan is often used as a protective coating on the exterior of cakes to trap in moisture and prevent pastries from drying out. It is also served on its own as a confection around the holidays and can come in different shapes. Marzipan is not the same as almond paste, which is made with almonds and sugar but lacks the egg white that makes marzipan smooth and moldable.