The Almond tree appears to have originated in Persia and Central Asia. From there it spread to worldwide. Today, most of the worlds Almond production is centered in California, USA.
Almonds have a wide variety of tastes from bitter to sweet. However, the majority of Almonds grown commercially are of the sweet variety.
As well as delicious, almonds are considered the epitome of wellness and health. They contain a source nutrients essential for optimum health.
Almonds are a great snack to have.
Nutritional information per 100g:
| Energy Kcal | 620.00 |
| Energy KJ | 2571 |
| Proteins | 21.30 |
| Carbohydrates | 19.70 |
| Sugars | 4.80 |
| Salt | 0.11mg |
| Fat | 50.60 |
| Saturated Fat | 3.90 |
