Product description: Pasteurized Almond skin (pellicle or seed coat) is the brown coating of the almond. It serves as a protective coating for the kernel. The skin contains powerful antioxidants that are both bioactive and bioavailable. Application: After being carefully removed from the almond kernel, the skin can be consumed as an almond ingredient. Almond Bran is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber. It is ideal for both functional foods and nutritional supplements. Physical Characteristics: Flavor: Typical pleasant almond flavor. Mildly astringent. Color: Medium tan/brown. Standard Particle Size - 8 Mesh (Other sizes available on request) Typical Analysis Mesh inches mm Microns No. 8 .0964 2.449 2449 Microbial Specifications: E. coli < 3/g Salmonella Negative/375g Aflatoxin