| ≥1 piece |
SPECIFICATIONS
Made from Marcona almonds
We tailor all the orders for our clients offering different type of packing.
INTRODUCTION
Almonds originated in the warm desert areas of westerrn Asia, from which they gradually spread to the warm, dry regions of the Mediterranean basin.
The almond is known as the queen of roses. In the middle ages servants included them in royal banquets to assist in the digestion and consequently the indulgence of their masters.
COMPOSITION AND HEALTH BENEFITS
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF ALMONDS
| Calorific content (kcal) | 576.0 | ||
| Proteins (g) |
19.0 |
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| Carbohydrates (g) |
4.8 |
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| Fibre (g) |
15.0 |
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| Total fat content (g) |
53.5 |
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| Fatty acids | saturates (g) |
4.2 |
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| unsaturates | monounsaturates (g) |
36.6 |
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| polyunsaturates (g) |
10.0 |
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| Cholesterol (mg) |
0 |
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| Vitamin E (mg)* |
26.18 |
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| Calcium (mg)* | 248.0 | ||
| Phytosterols (mg)* | 120.0 | ||
Values in % of weight (g/100 g of foodstuff).
Favier JC, Ireland-Ripert J, Toque C, Feinberg M. Répertoire général des aliments.
Table de composition. INRA Ed, 1995
* USDA. Nutrients in 100 g of tree nuts, 2002.
Almonds have high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, which make up 93% of their total fat content. The most important if these is oleic acid. Frequent consumption of this helps toreduce levels of cholesterol in general and "bad" or LDL cholesterol, while building up "good" or HDL cholesterol. Being a foodstuff of vegetable origin, almonds do not contain cholesterol.
Due to their high vitamin E content, almonds provide an extra dose of antioxidants, playing an important part in the prevention of coronary illness and cancer. A 30g portion of almonds provides 50% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E. They also contain vitamin B6in smaller amounts.
Almonds have the highest fibre content of any tree nut, which is important in facilitating and regulating colon transit, so avoiding constipation and preventing cardiovascular illness.
Almonds are an important source of minerals such as calcium, necessary for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus and zinc.