Almond and Honey Paste (Pâte d’Amandes au Miel).

Bitter almonds2 lb.
Yolk of egg30 yolks.
Honey4 lb.
Expressed oil of almond4 lb.
Oil of bergamot1 oz.
Oil of lemon¾ oz.
Oil of clove¾ oz.

Decorticate and bruise the bitter almonds and add them with the essential oils to the mixed yolks, honey, and almond oil.

Almond Meal (Farine d’Amandes).

Almond meal4 lb.
Orris root, powdered5½ oz.
Oil of lemon1 oz.
Oil of bitter almond150 grains.
Oil of lemon grass75 grains.

Almond meal here means the bran left after expressing the oil from sweet almonds. First mix the powdered orris root intimately with the essential oils and triturate the mass with the almond bran. Other essential oils may also be used for perfuming the mass.

Pistachio Meal (Farine de Pistaches).

Pistachio nuts4 lb.
Orris root, powdered4 lb.
Oil of lemon1¾ oz.
Oil of neroli150 grains.
Oil of orange peel1 oz.

The pistachio nuts are blanched in the same manner as almonds (see under Simple Almond Paste), and then reduced to a meal.

C. Vegetable Milk.