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Whole Raw Almonds
Estimated Inventory, 5 lbs : 14.36
This item was last sold on : 02/04/25
Description/Taste
Raw natural and whole Almonds are full of flavor with a crunchy texture. The hull of the fruit opens once it is fully ripe. Inside is the raw whole Almond which has a conical flat shape.
Seasons/Availability
Raw whole Almonds are available year-round.
Nutritional Value
Almonds are high in protein and fiber and low in carbohydrates. They also provide a good source of vitamin E and are thought to lower the bad cholesterol, LDL.
Applications
Whole raw Almonds are great to candy with sugar and cinnamon and to make Almond brittle. Whole Almonds pair well with meat such as chicken and can be used in rice pilaf and tuna salad.
Geography/History
The Almond tree is a species that is native to South Asia and the Middle East. The tree shares the name Almond, with the tree's cultivated seed. The Almond is considered a drupe not a nut, because it has a hard outer layer with a hard shell where the seed or nut is found inside. The word "Almond" comes from the French word almande or alemande. The Almond has been around for thousands of years and has been spread throughout the Mediterranean, northern Africa and Europe during ancient times.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
Lauberge Del Mar Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
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Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
Pendry SD (Spa) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
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