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Raw Almonds are a versatile nut enjoyed around the world for their naturally rich flavor and crunchy texture. They can be eaten on their own as a snack, blended into nut butters, added to baked goods, or incorporated into both sweet and savory dishes. A staple ingredient in global cuisine, almonds remain one of the most popular and widely used nuts today.
Some research suggests that Almonds may contain the following constituents:
Healthy source of fats
- Minerals: Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper
- Vitamins: Thiamin, Vitamin B-6, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A (I.U.), Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), Beta Tocopherol, Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Lutein & Zeaxanthin
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline, Serine
- Anthocyanidins: Cyanidin
- Flavan-3-ols: Catechin, Epigallocatechin, Epicatechin
- Flavanones: Eriodictyol, Hesperetin, Naringenin
- Flavonols: Kaempferol, Isorhamnetin, Quercetin
- Proanthocyanidin: Proanthocyanidin monomers, Proanthocyanidin dimers, Proanthocyanidin trimers, Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers, Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers, Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers)
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed: Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch.
Suggested Use: Eat by the handful or add to homemade trail mix.
Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic sun-dried goji berries
Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis
Other Names: Sweet Almond, Valencia Almonds, Valentine Almonds, tonsil plum, Greek nuts, Jordan almonds, bitter almonds, bajame, amandel, almendra, ametlla, badem, mandle, mandel, pili, manteli, amandes, amendoa, zanmann, mandula, mandlu, badam, mandorla, mandeau, migdolas, migdaa‚owy, amandoa, migdala, almendra, mlozi, almon
Ingredients: Organic California Almonds.
Origin: California, USA
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