Almond is referred to the tree as well as theseed of the tree. Almond is actually a type of fruit. There are two types of almonds, sweet almonds and bitter almonds. The bitter almond is rather broader and shorter than the sweet almond.
Convetionally farmer use tons of agricultural pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides on almonds.
What to look for?
Storage and preparation tip:
Cooking with Almond:
Chopped almonds can be added to salads, soup or pasta to add flavor and crunch. Almond can be used as topping of muffins and other baked goods. Almond goes well with chocolate and most fruits.
Almond Nutrition Facts:
Almonds which contain unsaturated fats, phytonutrients and are cholesterol free. Organic almonds are a major source of vitamin E and magnesium and are packed with nutrients such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
