Whole – Natural or Blanched

Typical Applications:

Natural almonds: versatile and suitable for all-around use

• Blanched: works well as an attractive garnish, either as is or roasted to bring out the flavor and color Natural, roasted or flavored snacks Embedded or enrobed in chocolate
• Ingredients for confectionery, energy bars, bakery
• Inputs for processing

Slices or Flakes – Natural or Blanched

Typical Applications:

• Topping for salads
• Ingredient for cereal
• Coating for savory dishes
• Garnishing for baked goods, desserts

Slivers and Halves – Natural or Blanched

Typical Applications:

• Roasted or flavored snacks
• Ideal for stir-fries and grain dishes
• Ingredient for baked goods, cereal
• Texture for confectionery
• Topping for prepared foods, salads

Diced or Chopped – Natural or Blanched

Typical Applications:

• Topping for dairy items, baked goods
• Work well for stuffings and coatings
• Coating for ice cream bars
• Filling for bakery, confectionery
• Crust for meats, seafood

Meal or Flour – Natural or Blanched

Typical Applications:

• Sauce thickener
• Perfect for making almond butter or marzipan
• Ingredient and filling for confectionery
• Flavor enhancer in bakery
• Coating for fried foods

Almond Milk

Typical Applications:

• In morning cereal or coffee
• Blended with smoothies

Paste and Butter – Natural or Blanched

Typical Applications:

• Alternative to other spreads
• Filling for chocolate, cereal bars, confectionery and bakery

Almond Oil

Typical Applications:

• Salad dressings
• Non-food (e.g., cosmetics, moisturizer)

Green Almonds

Typical Applications:

• Cut the almond hull along the seam with a paring knife and use the fresh, herbaceous-tasting nut’s inside as part of a composed salad or plain with a bit of sea salt.