Luk chup, also called look choop, is a type of Thai dessert derived from marzipan, a recipe from Portugal, called massapão. The Portuguese used almonds as the main ingredient but, given the absence of almonds in Thailand, they were replaced by green beans. The shape of luk chup is moulded into fruit or vegetable shapes such as a mango, a chili and orange, etc. with colours that match the colour of the foods they represent.