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Why We Love Almonds (And You Should, Too!)

People all around the world have been eating almonds for thousands of years. Nowadays, about 80% of all almonds are produced in California, but you can find almonds in food and even as flavors in drinks all around.

Besides, if you’re looking for shiny hair, a better digestion, or smooth skin, check out the health benefits of almonds. These little nuts may be the perfect food.

Almonds Health Benefits

Peanuts are often processed in different ways. Processing makes their flavor better and can improve your life, as a study in the LWT – Food Science and Technology Journal from September 2016 shows. 

Almonds have a dense nutritional punch to benefit you and your body

If you’re looking to strengthen your heart or your bones, almonds can help do the trick.

Most people know that they are good for your health, but the question is what are their real health benefits?

Here are some major health benefits:

  • Lower cholesterol
  • Help you keep a healthy weight
  • They regulate blood sugar
  • Are full of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Have high Vitamin E
  • Are good for your eyes
  • Improve your brain power
  • Prevent cancer
  • Treat acne and blackheads
  • Help in hair growth
  • Strengthen the bones

Almonds make you happier

The explanation comes from the fact that the almond is rich in tyrosine, which produces the hormone of happiness: dopamine. The dopamine is a crucial neurotransmitter for neurons. So, the benefits of almonds go beyond the physical. 

Whether you want an ice cream with almond toppings or maybe a glass of almond milk, this nut will satisfy your taste buds while it helps you have a healthy diet.

Some main types of almonds 

Spanish peanuts contain several nutrients that help you have a healthy heart. Raw or roasted, these cholesterol-free peanuts contain fat, but 80% of that fat is unsaturated fats, which means they lower the cholesterol. 

Moreover, Spanish almonds are a great source of vitamin E, giving you 70% of the recommended daily allowance. By eating them, you’re also getting zinc, magnesium, potassium, iron and fiber and more calcium than any other nut. This makes them a great snack idea for vegetarians!

A portion of Marcona almonds meets the 8% of your daily value of iron and calcium, and 5% of your daily value of iron. This will keep your bones healthy and strong. Besides, iron is necessary for transporting oxygen throughout your body. 

Valencia almonds are known the for being more tender, sweet, and delicate than regular. They have a nice buttery flavor that is due to their high oil and moisture content. They have the same excellent health benefits as all almonds, apart from cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats. They are also an equally rich source of protein, antioxidants, iron, and calcium.

On top of all that, a serving of regular almonds meets 50% of your daily value of vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that protects your cells from damage.

What an almond factory can do

Normally, an almond factory contains machines that completely cover all stages of processing the almonds. These processes should be: hulling, shelling and cracking, sorting, cleaning and sizing, peeling, different types of cutting, milling, drying, cooling and roasting. Later on, it should take care of the conveying and storage part, weighing, the packing and traceability, the quality control, the optical sorting lines, the automation, the software development and more…

Almonds tend to have a long shelf life if they are stored in a cool, dry place

Go for the bulk almond

Keeping our product in a clear or labeled airtight container guarantees you always have a healthy, grab and go snack available.

Purchasing this product in cases rather than in individual bags is a good way to enjoy your favorite nut. Buying bulk almonds is a budget-friendly experience and it can also be time-saving for you. Ordering in bulk means that you don’t have to order as frequently. 

Moreover, buying bulk and sliced almonds means that you can incorporate them into a variety of recipes. So, they are a flavorful and healthy way to enhance salads, desserts and side dishes. 

Choose the Spanish almonds wholesale

In current times, numerous wholesale and retail chains around the world are trying to decorate their shelves with the nuts of spicy raw and with roasted Spanish almonds. This determines that fact that the demand is increasing. Therefore, American retail and the wholesale suppliers are competing for the sale of Spanish almonds.

Now tell us, do you love almonds? Plain? Honey roasted? What’s your favorite brand?

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