ORGANIC ALMONDS, Italian, raw

Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis
Certified Organic
Origin: Italy
Production: directly imported from a family farm in Sicily, Italy, these almonds are of the Tuono variety and are fully unpasteurized raw and non-GMO.
Qualities: Almonds are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins like B2, biotin, and E as well as many essential minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc. They are also rich in dietary fiber and mono and polyunsaturated fats. Typical of many nuts and seeds, almonds contain phytosterols which have been associated with cholesterol-lowering properties. A one-ounce serving of almonds contains 12% of the Daily Value (DV) of protein, nearly 15% DV of dietary fiber, 20% DV of magnesium, 7% DV of calcium, 5% DV of iron and 5% DV of potassium.
According to a recent (Dec. 2016) massive meta-analysis of 20 studies and 820,000 participants by the Imperial College London School of Public Health published in the journal of BMC Medicine, consuming just 20 grams of nuts per day (about 20 almonds) may reduce the risk of death and chronic disease. Their ‰ÛÏresults provide further evidence that nut consumption may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality, and possibly mortality from diabetes, respiratory disease, and infectious disease. These findings support dietary recommendations to increase nut consumption to reduce chronic disease risk and mortality. [1]
Common Use: Almonds are commonly enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack, raw or toasted, sprinkled over salads or desserts, and used in many culinary dishes both savory or sweet. They come in many forms such as blanched (skin removed), sliced (flaked, slivered), as flour, butter, and oil and can also be coated in chocolate or made into almond milk.
Storage: to preserve optimal freshness, keep refrigerated in a sealed container. Temperatures for long-term storage are 3-0 C (27-32 F) and low humidity

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the CFIA or FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.