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About Product

Raw almonds have a long history of being used as a food source.

Almonds have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs and were believed to have been eaten by the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Almonds also made their way to the Middle East and were eaten by many cultures.

During the Middle Ages, almonds were a popular ingredient in many dishes and were even used as a currency in some parts of the world.

Almonds are still widely eaten worldwide and are a popular ingredient in many dishes, snacks, and desserts.

Some research suggests that Almonds may contain the following constituents:

Healthy source of fats

Minerals: Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper
Vitamins: Thiamin, Vitamin B-6, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A (I.U.), Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), Beta Tocopherol, Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Lutein & Zeaxanthin
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline, Serine
Anthocyanidins: Cyanidin
Flavan-3-ols: Catechin, Epigallocatechin, Epicatechin
Flavanones: Eriodictyol, Hesperetin, Naringenin
Flavonols: Kaempferol, Isorhamnetin, Quercetin
Proanthocyanidin: Proanthocyanidin monomers, Proanthocyanidin dimers, Proanthocyanidin trimers, Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers, Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers, Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers)

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed: Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch.

Suggested Use: Eat by the handful or add to homemade trail mix.

Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic sun-dried goji berries

Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis

Other Names: Sweet Almond, Valencia Almonds, Valentine Almonds, tonsil plum, Greek nuts, Jordan almonds, bitter almonds, bajame, amandel, almendra, ametlla, badem, mandle, mandel, pili, manteli, amandes, amendoa, zanmann, mandula, mandlu, badam, mandorla, mandeau, migdolas, migdaa‚owy, amandoa, migdala, almendra, mlozi, almon

Ingredients: Organic California Almonds.

Origin: California, USA

* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.

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