Almond thought to have originated in Asia and North Africa. It has been cultivated since ancient times in many parts of Iran.
Almond thought to have originated in Asia and North Africa. It has been cultivated since ancient times in many parts of Iran.Almond continues to grown in warm climates, including the Mediterranean regions, South America , and California.Almond varieties are classified as either sweet or bitter. The almonds widely available for consumption are known as the sweet almond, of which there are over 100 varieties the bitter almond contains toxins that are removed from bitter almond oil before it is used in food production.Bitter almond oil is used primarily as a flavoring .The majority of fat in almond is monounsaturated, which is "good fat" and contains Vitamin E.Almonds are available year-round. They are sold in the shell as well as shelled, whole, sliced, or slivered. They are available raw roasted, with or without the skin , and are frequently smoked or sugar-coated and sold as snacks.
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Type:
Almond
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Processing Type:
Raw
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