Almonds

Almonds

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Almonds

Originating from Western and Central Asia, almonds have a long history spanning thousands of years. Our ancestors are believed to have foraged them before they were cultivated around 4000 BC. The first signs of almond domestication can be traced back to Numeira, located in present-day Jordan, where excavations have unearthed evidence dating back to the Early Bronze Age (around 3500-2000 BC in this region). Throughout the centuries, almonds have played a significant role in human diets, trade routes, and religious ceremonies. They hold a special place in various cultures, with the Bible mentioning them as symbols of divine approval and watchfulness. Furthermore, Greek mythology also assigns symbolic importance to almonds.

Almonds have endless potential in the culinary world. They are a staple ingredient for both sweet and savory dishes, adding dimension and crunch. Whether whole or in the form of almond butter, they can be incorporated into homemade crackers, quiche crusts, and even desserts like brownies and ice cream. With their abundance of plant-based protein, almonds provide a healthy boost to any meal. In baking, they shine in creations like almond flour cookies and almond granola. Additionally, almond biscotti, dip, and milk are just a few more ways to enjoy this versatile nut.

The crunchy texture and rich, delicate flavor of Almonds works well in a variety of desserts. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled, blanched, sliced, slivered, ground, or chopped.

Substitutes: (Any One Of) hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pistachios (unsalted)

Almonds
Common Names: almond, sweet almond
Equivalents: 3 ounces whole almonds = 1/2 cup = 65 almonds.

Almond
Average Nut
1.2g0.1oz
Cup
Ground
95g3.4oz
Cup
Slivered
108g3.8oz
Cup,
Sliced
92g3.2oz
Cup,
Whole
143g5.0oz
Pound, Kernels
About 368 kernels
453.6g16oz
Conversion from grams to ounce: 28.3495231g(rounded to 28.35)= 1 oz
Ounces shown are rounded up or down to the nearest tenth of an ounce.

Nutrition Facts Almonds
Portion Size 1/2 cup whole72 g
Amount Per Portion414
Calories 
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g46 %
   Saturated Fat 2.7g14 %
Sodium 0.7mg0 %
Total Carbohydrate 15g5 %
   Dietary Fiber 8.9g32 %
   Sugar 3.1g
Protein 15g30 %
Vitamin D 0mcg0 %
Calcium 192mg15 %
Iron 2.7mg15 %
Potassium 524mg11 %
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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