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Almond pieces around 2–3 millimetres (1 ⁄ 16 – 1 ⁄ 8 in) in size, called "nibs", are used for special purposes such as decoration. [76] Almonds are a common addition to breakfast muesli or oatmeal. Colomba di Pasqua is the Easter counterpart of the two well-known Italian Christmas desserts, panettone and pandoro
The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus , it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus , distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell ( endocarp ) surrounding the seed.
Almond milk is a plant-based milk substitute with a watery texture and nutty flavor manufactured from almonds, [1] although some types or brands are flavored in imitation of cow's milk. [2] It does not contain cholesterol or lactose and is low in saturated fat .
Recipes from the 13th-century Levant exist describing almond milk. [12] Soy was a plant milk used in China during the 14th century. [3] [13] In medieval England, almond milk was used in dishes such as ris alkere (a type of rice pudding) [14] and appears in the recipe collection The Forme of Cury. [15]
Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar and almond meal (ground almonds), sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract.. It is often made into sweets; common uses are chocolate-covered marzipan and small marzipan imitations of fruits and vegetables.
Almond butter contains significantly more fiber, calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese than peanut butter, [1] and about half the saturated fat, [2] although a slightly higher total fat content. Almonds, a type of tree nut, are not legumes, whereas peanuts are, so almond butter can be consumed by those looking to avoid legumes.
Amygdalin (from Ancient Greek: ἀμυγδαλή amygdalē 'almond') is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in many plants, most notably in the seeds (kernels, pips or stones) of apricots, bitter almonds, apples, peaches, cherries and plums, and in the roots of manioc.
Bottles of amaretto liqueur. Amaretto (Italian for 'a little bitter') is a sweet Italian liqueur originating from the comune (municipality) of Saronno.Depending on the brand, it may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds, all of which are natural sources of the benzaldehyde that provides the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.