Almonds

Almonds

Almond History

Almonds are mentioned as far back as the Bible. In the ‘Book of Numbers’ a story is told of Aaron’s rod that blossomed and bore almonds, giving the almond the symbolism of divine approval. They were a prized ingredient in breads served to Egyptian pharos and the Romans showered newlyweds with almonds as a fertility charm. Their exact ancestry is unknown, but they are thought to have originated in China and Central Asia. The earliest varieties of almonds were found in China. Explorers ate almonds while traveling the “Silk Road” between Asia and the Mediterranean spreading them to Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. Before long, almond trees flourished in the Mediterranean, especially in Spain and Italy.

The almond tree was brought to California from Spain in the mid-1700’s by the Franciscan Padres. By the 1870’s, research and crossbreeding had developed several of today’s prominent almond varieties. By the turn of the 20th Century, the almond industry was firmly established in the Sacramento and San Joaquin areas of California’s fertile Central Valley. California is the only place in North America where almonds are grown commercially. In the past 30 years, California’s almond yield has quadrupled, covering more than half a million acres, stretching 400 miles between Bakersfield and Red Bluff, California.

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Natural Sliced

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Kernel

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Whole Blanched

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Blanched Sliced

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Meal

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In shell

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Slivered

Almonds Varieties

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NONPAREIL

CLASSIFICATION
Nonpareil

SHELL
Soft shell, light color, high suture opening

NUT
Medium, flat shape, smooth surface

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CARMEL

CLASSIFICATION
California type

SHELL
Soft shell, good shell integrity, fair suture opening

NUT
Medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface

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BUTTE

CLASSIFICATION
California type, Mission type

SHELL
Semi-hard shell, light color, smooth surface, low suture opening

NUT
Small, short plump shape, wrinkled surface

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PADRE

CLASSIFICATION
California type, Mission type

SHELL
Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening

NUT
Small, short plump shape, wrinkled surface

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MISSION

CLASSIFICATION
Mission type

SHELL
Hard shell, good shell integrity,no suture opening

NUT
Small, short wide shape, dark brown, deeply wrinkled surface

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MONTEREY

CLASSIFICATION
California type

SHELL
Hard shell, smooth surface, low suture opening

NUT
Large, long narrow shape, deeply wrinkled surface

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SONORA

CLASSIFICATION
California type

SHELL
Soft shell, dark brown color, rough surface, high suture opening

NUT
Large, long narrow shape, light color, smooth surface

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FRITZ

CLASSIFICATION
California type, Mission type

SHELL
Semi-hard shell, good shell integrity, low suture opening

NUT
Small, medium plump shape, fairly wrinkled surface

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PRICE

CLASSIFICATION
California type

SHELL
Soft shell, dark brown color, rough surface, high suture opening

NUT
Small, short narrow shape, fairly wrinkled surface

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PEERLESS

CLASSIFICATION
California type, IN-shell/hard shell

SHELL
Hard shell, good shell integrity, smooth surface, no suture opening

NUT
Medium, wide shape, fairly wrinkled surface

Health Benefits

Prevent constipation
Help in weight loss
Reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes
Lower risk of colon cancer
Help in brain development and prevent Alzheimer's disease
Maintain healthy cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure
Boost energy and immune system
Prevent osteoporosis and improve bone health
Nourish skin and improve skin complexion

Nutrients

Dietary Fiber 49%
Protein 42%
Calories 29%

Vitamins

Vitamin E 131%
Riboflavin 60%
Niacin 17%

Minerals

Manganese 114%
Copper 50%
Phosphorus 48%