Blanched Almonds

California Blanched Almonds are versatile, delicious, buttery, protein-rich, high fiber, low sodium alternative that can assist in a weight management diet. The serene ivory coloring and smooth texture makes them very visually attractive. You can spot a blanched product by the visual lack of skin that is removed in the blanching process. Low cholesterol, reducing blood sugar levels, heart – loving antioxidant powers with omega-3s, Vitamin E, and B are some nutritional benefits that come from blanched almonds. For example, they are tossed into cookie mix or on top of a salad for a nutty crunch and to add to the flavor profiles. Sliced, Slivered and Splits are eye catching and a cost-effective whole almond appearance to baked goods, confections, salads, and granolas. 

All Almond products at Valley Harvest Nut are Non-GMO, Gluten free, Kosher certified. These products are packaged in 25-pound boxes.

 

Blanched Whole Almonds

  • The taste is more buttery, less impactful of bitterness, and a milder creamier variety than natural brown skinned almonds.

 

 

 

 

 

Blanched Sliced Almonds

  • Off-white in color creates incredible look when used as a garnish on salads and cake. Also creates a beautiful contrast when sprinkled on chocolate confections.

 

  • These are sliced at 1.0-1.4mm thickness. 

 

  • Customers enjoy that they are thin enough to stay crispy and sturdy enough not to crumble when used as a baking topping or tossed in a salad mixture.

Blanched Slivered Almonds

  • Slivered refers to how these are cut into long stick shaped pieces.

 

  • Customers use the slivered as a favorite for baking or snacking.

 

  • Ideal for stir-fry and grain dishes

 

  • The visually pleasing, neutral color and interesting shape makes them a complementary garnish for foods displayed on an elegant dining table.

Blanched Fine Almond Meal

  • Known for being a soft, moist, and fluffier consistency when compared to other flour types.

 

  • Great alternative for gluten restricted or keto diets because it has significantly less carbs than the usual wheat flours.

 

  • It’s great for cakes, cookies, pie crust, pasta, marzipan, macarons and more. It has a slightly sweeter and nuttier flavor than regular flour, which can add a savory taste to many dishes.

Blanched Split Almonds

  • Simply split in half in the production process

 

  • Very useful when decorating cooked items as the flat edge gives a stable base that increases variety to flavor and gives a tougher texture.