Almond Value-added Products

Almond doesn't just provide unsurpassed flavor food , it also delivers richest sources of health-benefiting nutrients essential for optimum health. almonds have long been revered as the epitome of wellness and health throughout the world, no matter where they appear, almonds are always a perfect fit.

Almond Nutrition
Almond nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals , mono-unsaturated fatty acids and packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals; it is a kind of well-balanced diet ,which is excellent in monounsaturated fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile, also has been associated with decreased risk of heart disease (Almond Board of California).

Scientific evidence continues to mount suggesting that a regular diet of almonds may help maintain healthy hearts, reduce weight, prevent diabetes, fight arthritis, inhibit tumor cell growth and may even help lower the risk of Alzheimer's.

The Value-added Products
The majority of almonds are consumed as ingredients in almond manufactured goods, and granola bars, almonds in cereals, ice cream,wheat-free crackers made of nuts, confectionery and baked goods have been introduced . while remaining consumption takes place in the form of snacks, in home baking and food service outlets.

Almond milk is a beverage made from ground almonds, often used as a substitute for dairy milk. It contains neither cholesterol nor lactose. it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians who abstain from dairy products. Commercial almond milk products often come in plain, vanilla or chocolate flavors. Almond milk can also be made at home by grinding almonds with water in a blender and the vanilla flavoring and sweeteners are often added.

Use the not-yet-ripe kernels of green almonds which harvest early , and the liquid kernels used to add a delicate taste on high-end dishes.

Almond butter may be crunchy or smooth, and is generally "stir" (susceptible to oil separation) or "no-stir" (emulsified). Almond butter may be either raw or roasted, describing the almonds themselves prior to grinding(also can use peanut butter machine ). It is recommended that almond butter be refrigerated once opened to prevent spoilage and oil separation.

Almond oil used as an emollient,applied regularly, it helps keep skin well protected from dryness. Additionally, the oil is used in cooking in Iran, and Turkey. It is also used as “carrier or base oil” in traditional medicines in aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Almonds are either sold as in-shell or as processed, which can include shelling, dry roasting, blanching, slicing, chopping and conversion into flour, paste (marzipan) or flavorings. The majority of almonds are shelled during processing, and the excess casings (the hull and shell) are used in the livestock industry for both feed and bedding material.

Almonds or the value-added more and more popular in consumer .processing the almond industry also more and more profitable to manufacturer. Amisy almond shelling machine is a complete line for shelling the almond ,meet different manufacturer’s requirements and help you easy engaging in almond high-value processing food products . The reliable almond machinery helps you own a bigger chance of earning profits.