05/01/2024
Almonds 101: Types of Almonds ‼️‼️
If you’re nuts about nuts, specifically almonds, you’ve come to the right place! Almonds are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about almonds and its types.
There are a number of almond varieties, but you’ll probably only have a variety or two in your local grocery. So today let’s just look at the different ways you might buy almond products in your average store.
🌰In Shell: These are just plain almonds exactly as they come, in their hard shell.
🌰Kernel: The part we eat is the kernel of the seed. These can either come natural (unprocessed) or blanches (brown skin removed).
🌰Slices or Flakes: Thinly sliced and either natural or blanched, these are great for topping salads or garnishing desserts.
🌰Slivers: These are split lengthwise into quarters (ish), so they’ve got a bit more crunch than sliced almonds. These are great for adding texture to foods.
🌰Meal: This has a flour-like consistency. You can use it as a thickener, flavor enhancer, to coat pan-fried/fried foods, or in place of wheat flour in some gluten-free recipes.
🌰Milk: Almonds and water are pulverized then strained to create a delicious faux milk! Learn to make your own almond milk.
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