Almond

Consumer-friendly with smooth texture and mild taste
protein nutrition
allergenicity
flavor
functionality
cost
crop supply
●= excellent ●= good ●= fair ●= low ●= poor

Dry composition

sourcing

  • Grown: USA, Spain, Iran, Morocco, Turkey
  • Likes warm, dry summers & mild, wet winters
  • Available as 44% protein oil expelled flour
  • Good consumer perception

nutrition

  • PDCAAS 0.23
  • Limiting AA: Met & Cys
  • Source of Mg, P, Mn, Cu, Biotin
  • Aflatoxin risk from Aspergillus flavus mold
  • Allergenicity: Potential

properties

  • Pleasant taste
  • Smooth mouthfeel
  • Thickener
  • Emulsifier
  • Foaming

applications

  • Powder drink mixes
  • Nutrition bars
  • Breakfast cereals
  • Bakery