Marzipan Santas, elves and stollen: Real deal or cheap fakes?
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 14:30
in Mathematics & Economics
With the December holidays a peak season for indulging in marzipan, scientists are reporting development of a new test that can tell the difference between the real thing -- a pricey but luscious paste made from ground almonds and sugar -- and cheap fakes made from ground soy, peas and other ingredients.