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Almond
Almonds are mentioned as far back in history as the Bible. They were a prized ingredient in breads served to Egypt’s pharos. Their exact ancestry in unknown, but almonds are thought to have originated in China and Central Asia.The almond tree was brought to California from Spain in the mid-1700’s by the Franciscan Padres. The moist, cool weather of the coastal missions, however, did not provide optimum growing.
Inshell Almonds:
Inshell Almonds are available in Non Pareil, Monterrey & Butte/Padre, Packed in 50 lbs bags.
Shell Almonds
Variety:
California: Carmel Monterey, Butte, Fritz, Padre Nonpareil
Size:
18/20, 20/22, 23/25, 25/27, 27/30, 30/32, 32/34, 34/36, 36/40
Grades:
U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra #1, U.S. Supreme, U.S. SSR, Std. 2% / 5%, NW&B
Container Capacity:
20 FCL = 50X720 cases, 40 FCL = 50X880 cases/ 20 Tri-wall bins/ Super-sacks.
Manufactured Almonds
Blanched
Blanched Almonds available in all sizes.
Sliced
Regular thin Sliced, Natural/Blanched
Slivered
Regular Blanched
Meal
Natural/ Blanched
Packing
25/50 LB cases.
Natural Almond Grades
US FANCY
The highest grade—typically appropriate for products where the visual appeal of the almond is critical to the application.
US EXTRA No. 1
Similar to U.S. Fancy—ideal for food applications where the appearance of the almond is very important.
US No.1 (SUPREME)
Sometimes referred to as Supreme, and often used for whole almond applications or for further processing like blanching and roasting.
US STANDARD SHELLER RUN
Mid-quality grade—good choice for applications where the almonds with minimal sorting/processing can be incorporated with other ingredients; for example, inside a confectionery product a higher level of chipped and scratched kernels is accepted. Also appropriate for further processing, such as blanching, grinding, roasting, dicing and slicing.
US SELECT SHELLER RUN
Mid-quality grade—good choice for applications where the almonds with minimal sorting/processing can be incorporated with other ingredients; for example, inside a confectionery product a higher level of chipped and scratched kernels is accepted. Also appropriate for further processing, such as blanching, grinding, roasting, dicing and slicing.
US No.1 WHOLE & BROKEN
Grade for making butter, flour or pieces and where broken Almonds is not a concern.
Manufactured Almonds
REGULAR BLANCHED SLICED
Blanched Almonds available in all sizes
BLANCHED MEAL
Natural/Blanched
REGUALR NATURAL SLICED
Natural/ Blanched
BLANCHED
Branched Sliced, Regular thin Sliced,
Information
Cited from California Almond Board
