Mazapán «Mazapán» is a kind of sweet made out of crumbled nuts (usually peanuts, almonds, walnuts or pumpkin seeds). It was first prepared in Spain in the early 17th century, and then brought over to New Spain (now Mexico) during colonization. It was here, in Mexican territory, where «mazapán» flourished, and gained the popularity it still very much preserves. Our «mazapán» is humble and ubiquitous: any mexican can recognize it despite its regional variations. Its shape is round. Its texture is paradoxically crispy, crumbly and doughy at the same time. Its flavour is sweet and mild. Due to its flakiness, «mazapán» has become a well-known symbol of charming fragility. There's a saying that states that them who is able to successfully unwrap a «mazapán» without breaking it, will be able to love their significant other tenderly enough not to hurt them. Beyond its gustatory traits and cultural significance, «mazapán» somehow marks the bold contrasts of mexican society. It is sold both on the streets and in elegant patisseries. Social inequality has made it shamefully common to come across homeless families selling «mazapanes» on street crossings for a living; and it is usual to stumble upon «mazapán» wraps scattered around the floors of underground carriages.