ALMONDS

Description of the Almond Seed

Almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and North Africa. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree within the genus Prunus. it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by corrugations on the shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut, inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the s hell to reveal the seed. Almond trees are believed to have been one of the earliest trees to have been domesticated. Evidence of domesticated almond trees dating to 3000-2000 BC have been unearthed in Jordan. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled. Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seed-coat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.

Composition of Almonds

Almonds are naturally fortified with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and are associated with a number of health benefits. Just a handful of almonds; approximately 1 ounce contain 1/8 of our daily protein requirements.

 Physical Forms of Almonds Acceptability

Almonds can be eaten raw, or toasted. They also can be modified into different forms which are sliced, flaked,  flour, oil, butter, and almond milk.

Almonds are packed full of nutrients which are very vital body functions which includes proteins, vitamin E, Manganese, Magnesium.

Almonds are rich in dietary fiber which aids in bowel movement.

Almonds are naturally loaded with antioxidants with help in detoxifying the system.

Almonds are low in sugars, and various studies have shown that it could be beneficial in lowering blood sugar.

Natural Almond milk is also good for the health as it doesn't contain so much saturated fatty acids which are not good for the Health

Web References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almond
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269468.php
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds