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

Destefani Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Bakersfield, 93390 California

Salad Vegetables:

Lettuce

Nuts:

Walnuts, Almonds

Brights Nursery Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Le Grand, 95333 California

Stone Fruit:

Nectarines, Plums

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Tjm Thomsen Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Cantua Creek, 93608 California

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Thomsen Bros Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Cantua Creek, 93608 California

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Double G Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Le Grand, 95333 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Corn, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Mid Valley Ag Services

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Livingston, 95334 California

Berries:

Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches

Cooking Vegetables:

Cauliflower, Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell

Kv Farms & Nursery

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Exeter, 93221 California

Citrus:

Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Pears

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados

Cooking Vegetables:

Artichokes

Shenandoah Valley Produce Auction LLC

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Retailer

Location HQ:

Dayton, 22821 Virginia

Nuts:

Almonds

Mid Valley Ag Services

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Westley, 95387 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Green Beans

Nuts:

Walnuts, Almonds

Westchester Group Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Champaign, 61826 Illinois

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Nuts:

Almonds

Almonds

Almonds

Commodity Overview

Characteristics

In the Backroom

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