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Almond

Spanish name: almendra
  [ahl-MEHN-drah]

A small, sweet, buttery flavored tree nut. Almonds can be eaten at any stage including green as is the practice in some Middle Eastern countries. Typically almonds are sold raw or roasted and sometimes without skins (blanched). California produces 75 percent of worlds almonds.
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Substitute for almonds

Hazelnuts or pistachio nuts

Equivalents

1 lb. in shell   =   5 - 6 oz. shelled, 1 1/4 cup shelled | 3 1/3 to 3 2/3 cups chopped | 2 2/3 to 3 cups ground

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#12061)
Serving Size
1 cup, ground (95 grams)
Calories
546
Total Fat
47g
  Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
1mg
Potassium
670mg
Total Carbohydrates
21g
  Dietary Fiber
12g
  Sugars
4g
Protein
20g
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