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Almonds Almonds The almond is the edible seed of the almond tree, a plant height of about 10 meters in the family Rosaceae. This tree produces drupes oval tablets that release a mature core oblong, said also commonly almond. Inside the core, enclosed in a woody shell, there are one or two seeds, rich in oil and sweet taste or aftertaste. MandorleLe almonds are mainly used in confectionery, which are an important ingredient and an ornament for various types of desserts (nougats, cakes, puddings, and sugared almonds). The almond milk is a drink dense, fragrant and very healthy. It is produced by diluting with water the slurry obtained by blending the almonds. Before use, the almond milk should be shaken since, due to the high lipid content, it tended to separate into two distinct phases. Also it sours quickly and must be kept in the fridge for this. Almond oil is obtained by crushing the seeds of sweet almonds and is used mainly in cosmetics, where it is used for its soothing and softening properties (protects the skin, it softens and tightens, preventing stretch marks). When taken as a food fair has laxative properties. Almonds are usually eaten dry, sweet or savory. In the latter case the salt may be used to cover the disagreeable flavor of a seed of poor quality. Almonds are a fruit rich in triglycerides, with strong presence of monounsaturated fatty acids. Within the seeds of the almond trees abound even some vitamins (especially riboflavin and vit. E), along with numerous minerals (manganese, magnesium, calcium, copper and phosphorus). Even the high protein intake helps to make the almond a highly nutritious food, easy to digest and very energetic. Because of their high calorie intake (about 600 calories per 100 grams), the almonds must be consumed with some moderation (no more than 10-15 a day), especially by those who are still far from achieving your ideal weight. Bitter almonds are not suitable for human consumption as they contain a toxic glucoside (amygdalin) which is inactivated with prolonged cooking. More than an almond is bitter and the greater its power poison. Extracts of these seeds are used in small doses and harmless in the preparation of sweet specialties such as the macaroons. Almonds in shell, if stored in a cool dry place, will keep easily for a few months. If you deprived of their housing woody waste away quickly and should be stored in cool, dry place in a tightly closed jar.
Nutritional values ALMOND
ENERGY [100 grams of almonds] 581 Kcal 581 Kcal
2432 Kjoule
Carbohydrates 20 g
Fat 51 g
Protein 22 g
Fibre 10.4 g
Iron 3.7 mg
Calcium 216 mg
Phosphorus 480 mg
Magnesium 275 mg
Riboflavin 0.6 mg
Vitamina E 24,7 mg

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