WebAlmond is native to Southwestern Asia and ancient remains of almonds were discovered in the Levant area. It was spread by humans in ancient times along the shores of the Mediterranean into northern Africa and southern Europe, and more recently transported to other parts of the world, notably California, United States.
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WebAlmonds are a great source of vitamin E and other antioxidants that nourish the skin and reduce signs of aging. Research finds that almonds nutrition contains high concentrations of catechin, epicatechin and flavonol antioxidants, including quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin.
Webalmond, (Prunus dulcis), tree of the rose family (Rosaceae) and its edible seed. Native to southwestern Asia, Prunus dulcis is an economically important crop tree grown primarily in Mediterranean climates between 28° and 48° N and between 20° and 40° S, California producing nearly 80 percent of the world’s supply. Almonds grown as nuts may be eaten …
WebThe almond is a tree nut native to the Mediterranean region. Historically, almond trees grew there wild and were later cultivated as early as 3000 BC. Almonds are even referenced in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, as a prized food given as gifts.
WebAlmonds are the edible seeds of Prunus dulcis, more commonly called the almond tree. They are native to the Middle East, but the US is now the world’s largest producer.
WebAlmonds are a nutritious, portable, low-carbohydrate food that can be used in cooking or eaten as is. Almonds can be purchased salted, unsalted, raw, or roasted. Almonds are also highly versatile. They can be turned into almond butter, almond milk, or ground to make almond meal.
WebWe can find almonds locked inside the almond fruit that grows on almond trees (Prunus dulcis). Technically, the almond fruit is a kind of drupe rather than a true nut (such as chestnuts) . As previously mentioned, almonds were one of the first foods for humans to domesticate, and records exist from biblical times back to the Bronze age .
Webal· mond ˈäm-ənd ˈam-; ˈäl-mənd ˈal-. 1. : a small tree (Prunus amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach. 2. : the drupaceous fruit of the almond. especially : its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut compare amygdalin.
WebAlmonds are also the most popular nuts in the United States. A favorite of dieters, in recent years almonds have become famous for their versatility and health benefits. According to the U.S