ALMONDS, WHOLE - Kosher/Gluten Free

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ALMONDS, WHOLE - Kosher/Gluten Free

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Description:

The Almond tree is native to North Africa, West Asia, and the Mediterranean but now is grown primarily in California. Almonds are known as nuts but are botanically a fruit, the ancestor of fruits that have large stones for seeds, such as nectarines, peaches, plums, and apricots. The Almond has a tough greenish-gray hull that looks like a small, oval peach, when mature, this hull splits open, revealing the Almond shell which encases the nut. There are two types of Almonds: sweet and bitter. The sweet Almond has a delicate and slightly sweet flavor and is used in desserts and confectionery items. Bitter Almonds are cheaper and easier to grow but have a strong flavor and contain Prussic Acid, which is lethal. When the bitter Almond is heated, the toxicity is destroyed. Almonds may be used in confectionery, made into drinks, tossed in salads, used in stuffing, cereals, and trail mix.

Ingredient Statement:

Almonds. (Contains Tree Nuts)

Almonds, whether they are used in fragrant pastries or savory entrees, add eye appeal, texture, and nutrition to whatever dish they are in. For sweet temptations and unique entrees try some of these recipes: Almond crostata, Almond date bars, Almond raisin bread, Almond sherbet, Almond rice pudding, date, and Almond crusted rack of lamb, grilled pork chops Romesco, crab cakes with white Almond gazpacho, Almond chicken pot pie, Almond crunch breading or Almond chicken salad sandwich. Almonds may be used in cheesecake, stir-fry, biscotti, bread, tarts, soups. cakes, cookies, mousse, tortes, and granola.

Almonds have been used as a snack food for the Paleo and Keto Diet plans. 

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

No preparation needed, just add to your recipe as called for.

Product Description

The Almond tree is native to North Africa, West Asia, and the Mediterranean but now is grown primarily in California. Almonds are known as nuts but are botanically a fruit, the ancestor of fruits that have large stones for seeds, such as nectarines, peaches, plums, and apricots. Almonds may be used in confectionery, made into drinks, tossed in salads, used in stuffing, cereals, and trail mix.

Physical

Color: Light to dark brown.

Flavor: Typical of almonds.

Size: Approximately ½ to 1 inch in length, ¼ to ½ inches in width, oval-shaped.

Chemical

Moisture: 6%

Sulfites: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Almonds.

Allergen Statement

Contains Tree Nuts.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min 9 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Polybag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.