Almonds 250grm

Description

Almonds – Nuthealth.orgAlmonds are the edible, nutrient-dense kernels from the fruit of the Prunus dulcis tree, known for their teardrop shape, brown skin, and crunchy texture, offering protein, healthy fats (monounsaturated), fiber, Vitamin E, and minerals, used in baking, cooking, and as a healthy snack, and coming in sweet (edible) and bitter (for oil) varieties.

Plant & Fruit

• Tree: A deciduous tree in the rose family (Rosaceae), producing fragrant white/pink flowers in early spring before leaves appear.
• Fruit Structure: The “nut” is the seed inside a green hull, which surrounds a hard, woody shell (endocarp).
• Harvest: Ripe fruits are harvested in autumn after flowering, and the hull and shell are removed to get the kern

Kernel (The “Nut”)

• Appearance: A pale, cream-colored kernel (seed) covered in a thin, light-brown, slightly textured skin.
• Texture: Crunchy and firm when raw or roasted.
• Flavor: Mildly sweet and nutty.

Nutrition & Uses

• Nutrient Powerhouse: Rich in protein, fiber, Vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, and healthy monounsaturated fats.
• Forms: Eaten raw, blanched (skin removed), roasted, salted, or processed into almond flour, butter, or milk.
• Culinary Uses: Key in confections like marzipan and nougat, and used in various savory dishes.

Varieties

• Sweet Almonds (var. dulcis): The common edible type.
• Bitter Almonds (var. amara): Contain amygdalin, used for flavorings (like almond extract) but toxic raw in large amounts.