Almonds

The FAO statistics say that among 10 major horticultural producers in the world Iran's share is 8% in almond, Iran ranks fourth in almond Scientific Names: Prunus dulcis

Common Names:
Badam (Persian), almond (English), amande (French), Mandel (german), mandorla (Italian), almendra (Spanish), badam (India)

There are two sorts of almonds, the bitter almond and the sweet almond. Both varieties are native to the Middle East but have been grown widely in Europe and the Americas for centuries. Almonds were a prized ingredient in breads served to Egypt's Pharaohs, and they have earned themselves a place in the history and ethnic culture of many regions.

The Romans gave almonds at weddings as a symbol of fertility and prosperity, a tradition that continues in Italy to this day with sugared almonds. Almonds have a diverse use in cooking. Bitter almonds are used for almond oil, which is added to many dishes as a flavoring. Sweet almonds are used in a variety of both sweet and savory dishes. As sources of vitamins and minerals, almonds are superb, as well as protein they are a good source of magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, calcium, folic acid and vitamin E

MAJOR PRODUCER IN THE WORLD
USA, Spain - Italy- Iran - Syria

MAJORE IMPORTER IN THE WORLD
Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, India, Japan, and China

Main Production Areas in IRAN:
Esfahan, Fars, Khorasan, Yazd, East Azerbaijan provinces

We deal in Fars variety (Mission Types)

Fars variety almonds have a thick, stout shell and wrinkled kernel. The skin of a Fars almond has a deep brownish-red hue, and have a stronger flavor. It unsuitable for blanching, they are perfect for use in snack mixes and ice creams. Their robust flavor is especially enhanced by roasting.

The most Spain varieties are:

• Marcona
• Largueta
• Comun
• Mollares

California Almond Varieties

Nonpareil Type

Neplus Variety

California Type

Carmel Type

Mission Types

Date of Harvesting:
August

Packing:
Gunny jute bag, 50 Kg in high-density pp bag.

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