Nutrition · 3 min read
Almonds
A source of vitamin E and magnesium. Protein and fibre. What is in the kernel, plainly.
Almonds are one of the most-studied tree nuts. The plain facts: they are a source of vitamin E, magnesium, plant protein, and dietary fibre. Useful in baking, snacking, and milks.
What almonds bring
Almonds are a source of plant protein and dietary fibre. They are a source of vitamin E and magnesium.
Most of the fat in an almond is unsaturated.
How to eat them
Whole raw or whole roasted for snacking. Slivered or flaked over salads and rice. Blanched and ground for macarons and frangipane. Soaked overnight and blended for almond milk.
Almonds pair well with stone fruit, citrus, dark chocolate, saffron, rose, and lamb.
Skin on, skin off
Most of the fibre and a lot of the antioxidant content sits in the brown skin. Whole almonds with skin are the fuller version. Blanched almonds are paler, milder, and cleaner-looking in baking.
Allergens
Almonds are tree nuts. Cross-contact with other tree nuts and peanuts is possible at any bulk shop. Check the allergen statement on the product page before buying for an allergic household.
