Almond

Almonds (Prunus amygdalus) are the seeds contained in the fruit of the almond tree, a variety of stone fruit related to apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries and other fruits. The almond is distinguished because almond seeds (the nut inside the fruit) are eaten and the fruit is discarded while the opposite is true for most of its relatives.

A nutritional powerhouse; almonds are rich in Calcium, Fibre, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin E and heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They have been shown to be effective in reducing the amount of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the blood, and in protecting against several forms of cancer, due to the presence of oleic and linoleic acids. Their high vitamin E content also makes them valuable for maintaining healthy hair and skin.

Almonds have a rich, slightly sweet flavour that is delicious on its own and also pairs well with other flavours. Almonds can be used whole or ground, or prepared as in marzipan, almond paste or almond butter. They are increasingly processed with water to make almond milk, a substitute for dairy milk. These Raw Whole Almonds have the classic oval shaped with a hard crunch and a rich, strong nutty flavour.

PSFP offers all kinds and ranges of almonds to clients based on costumers’ requirements.