Origin: Native to the Middle East and South Asia, now widely cultivated in regions like California, Mediterranean countries, and Australia.
Description:
- Shape: Almonds are typically oval or teardrop-shaped.
- Size: Approximately 2-3 cm in length and 1-2 cm in width.
- Color: The outer shell is hard and brown, while the nut inside is pale cream or light tan.
- Texture: Almonds have a firm, crunchy texture when raw and can be made softer by roasting or soaking.
Nutritional Information (per 100g):
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 21.6 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
- Fat: 49.9 g (of which Saturated Fat: 3.8 g)
- Dietary Fiber: 12.5 g
- Vitamins: Vitamin E (25.63 mg), Riboflavin (1.014 mg), Niacin (3.385 mg)
- Minerals: Magnesium (268 mg), Phosphorus (484 mg), Potassium (705 mg), Calcium (269 mg), Iron (3.72 mg)
