Almonds

Almonds are the edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia Almonds are classified as nuts though botanically they are seeds of the fruit of the almond tree which is a drupe The fruit of the almond tree has a hard shell and inside the shell is the seed what we know as the almond nut Almonds are typically sold in two forms 1 Sweet Almonds These are the variety most commonly consumed by humans and are used in culinary applications snacks and for oil extraction 2 Bitter Almonds These almonds contain compounds that can be toxic when raw and are typically processed to remove harmful substances before being used in food or oils like almond extract Almonds are available in various forms whole sliced chopped roasted blanched or ground into flour They can also be processed into almond butter or almond milk making them versatile for various culinary uses


Nutritional Profile per 1 ounce or 28g
Calories 160170
Protein 6g
Fat 14g mostly healthy fats particularly monounsaturated fats
Carbohydrates 6g
Fiber 3g
Vitamin E 73mg 37 of the daily value
Magnesium 75mg 19 of the daily value
Calcium 76mg 8 of the daily value