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1:Description
The sweet almond contains about 26% carbohydrates (12% dietary fiber, 6.3% sugars, 0.7% starch and the rest miscellaneous carbohydrates), and may therefore be made into flour for cakes and Cookies (biscuits) for low-carbohydrate diets. A standard serving of almond flour, 1 cup, contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, of which 10 g is dietary fiber, for a net of 10 g of carbohydrate per cup. This makes almond flour very desirable for use in cake and bread recipes by people on carbohydrate-restricted diets.
2:Almond's value
Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E, containing 26 mg per 100 g (Table). They are also rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, essential minerals and monounsaturated fat (see nutrient table), one of the two "good" fats which potentially may lower LDL cholesterol. Typical of nuts and seeds, almonds also contain phytosterols, associated with cholesterol-lowering properties.
3:Usage
One of the classic uses for almond is in almond milk. Almond butter is another product that can be used in various recipes. Almond can be eaten raw, added to salads, stir-fries, and baked meals. Somw people make marzipan by almonds. You can eat almonds as snacks and use almond milk for cereal.
Eat roasted almonds instead of bread or pizza!
Bitter almond oil is used in cosmetics for its softening action on the skin. It is also used in the manufacture of soap