Almonds

Commodity Overview

The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled.

Characteristics

Appearance: Light tan shell
Flesh: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Flavor: Sweet and Bitter
Size: 1+3⁄8–2+3⁄8 in long
Color: Tan
Shape: Tear drop shape
Suggested Preparations / Tips: Greate snack by itself or used in baking li>
Commonly Cooked: Used in baking
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: United State, Spain, Australia
Reference: Wikipedia

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In the Backroom

Almonds are also grown for other industries for Almonds Oil and Almond Milk

Hines Nut Company Corp

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Business Type:

Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Dallas, 75201 Texas

Nuts:

Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds, Peanuts

Star Produce

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90042 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Garlic

Nuts:

Almonds, Peanuts

Gamez Produce Wholesale Dist.

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Laredo, 78040 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

D DeFranco & Sons Inc

Overview (4) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler, Processor

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Corn, Green Beans

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Specialties:

Dates

Nuts:

Walnuts, Peanuts, Almonds, Pecans

Del Valle Distributing

Overview (3) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

El Paso, 79901 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

M J Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Madera, 93638 California

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Stone Fruit:

Cherries, Plums

Specialties:

Dates

Nuts:

Almonds, Pecans

Sid Goodman & Co Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Jessup, 20794 Maryland

Berries:

Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Apricots

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks, Turnips

Salad Vegetables:

Broccoli, Celery

Rodrigues Farms Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Caruthers, 93609 California

Nuts:

Almonds

U Gottabee Nutz

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Sonoma, 95476 California

Nuts:

Almonds, Cashews

Nona Maria Farms Llc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Ballico, 95303 California

Stone Fruit:

Peaches

Nuts:

Almonds

Almonds

Almonds

Commodity Overview

Characteristics

In the Backroom

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