Sweet Almonds are often eaten
on their own, raw or toasted, but they can also be used as ingredients in a broad range of delicious dishes, enhancing them with their crispy texture.
Are sweet whole almonds good for you?
Almonds contain protein and the amino acid tryptophan - which is a proven mood booster. Studies have found that a handful of almonds can work to suppress your appetite. and can aid in reducing LDL cholesterol levels, they also have high levels of magnesium which helps to improve blood flow.
How are sweet whole almonds treated?
These almonds are raw, some whole sweet almonds (usually from California) are steam or heat treated, these sweet whole almonds have not been, this means they are far more likely to sprout if they are soaked, they are still nutritionally 'alive'. They are usually sourced from Spain.
These Almonds are available in a range of sizes, all packed in Plastic Free packaging. We use plant-based cellulose bags for these products. Cellulose Plastic Free packaging is biodegradable, simply scrunch up to create air pockets and add to your home compost. It will take around 1-2 months to biodegrade. Or it can be added to general waste, it will break down into vegetable matter.