Almond Slivered, Powdered and Flakes Philippines

Almond are available in the markets year around. In the stores, however, different forms of nuts are available such as shelled, un-shelled (without outer shell), salted, sweetened, or ground etc. Try to buy completely shelled or un-shelled raw nuts instead of processed ones.

 While buying, look for the nuts that feature bright brown color; compact and uniform in size, and feel heavy in hand. They should be free from cracks/cuts, mold, and spots and free of rancid smell.

Shelled almonds can be placed in cool dry place for years. Store un-shelled nuts inside airtight container and place in the refrigerator to avoid them turn rancid.

Raw whole nuts are generally cut open at processing units using larger sheller machines. Smaller nut sheller equipment or hand held pliers usually are being used for domestic uses.

Here are some serving tips:

• Almonds can be enjoyed either on their own or salted or sweetened.

• They are nutty yet pleasantly sweet in taste. Sweetened almond milk is a quite popular drink in Indian and other south Asian countries. 

• Most sought after among nuts in various rice dishes and curry preparations in Middle-East region.

• The nuts are often sprinkled over desserts, particularly sundaes and other ice cream based recipes.

• They are widely used in confectionery, as an addition to cookies, biscuits, sweets, and cakes.

• The nuts are also used to make almond-butter, which is popular in peanut allergy sufferers.