Organic Raw European Almonds

General Description

The European almond is an oil seed, pale-fleshed, crisp and smooth oval covered nuts with a brown skin. European almonds are raw and a little less sweet than the California almond.

Origins

Native to Central Asia and introduced by the Arabs during their 8th century conquest of Spain, the European almond was widely used in Europe during the Middle Ages to prepare both soups and sweet desserts.

Nutritional benefits

The almond is an important source of nutrition for people who regularly consume the nut. It is a good source of fibre, protein, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron and vitamin E & B2. One thing is for sure, the European almond is a complete nut! They are also rich in monounsaturated oils and antioxidants. Almonds are excellent at suppressing your appetite so it only takes a handful to satisfy the body’s cravings! They are also recognized for their capacity to reduce levels of bad cholesterol and to maintain a healthy heart and bones, due to their high mineral content. Their fibre content also helps regulate intestinal transit and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Uses

These almonds can be consumed naturally or as a flavoured snack. You can also chop or grind the almonds to incorporate them into your pasta, cake, cereal, muesli or again, in your smoothies! Raw European almonds are also the perfect nut for making almond milk.