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.