SICILIAN ALMONDS

Description

Sicilian almonds are world famous for their unique taste and high quality. The cultivation of almonds in Sicily has very ancient origins, dating back to the times of the Greeks and Romans, who cultivated this dried fruit for its goodness and its innumerable health benefits. Thanks to its geographical position and favorable climate, Sicily has become one of the most important regions for the production of almonds, which are counted among the best in the world, given their sweetness and delicate flavour.

The Sicilian almonds that you can buy online on our site are grown according to traditional methods, which preserve their quality and their unmistakable flavour. On our online shop, within the “Almonds and Processed” category, you can choose Sicilian almonds available in different formats and varieties, according to your needs (click on the links below to open the relative product sheet):

• Unshelled Sicilian Pizzuta Almond per kg
• Unshelled Tuono Almonds kg
• Shelled Tuono Almonds per Kg
• Unshelled Bitter Almonds per kg
• Toasted Almonds per Kg
• Peeled Almonds per Kg

WHAT ARE ALMONDS GOOD FOR AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO EAT THEM?

Almonds are very rich in beneficial properties and below we list the most important ones:

• They contain important vitamins such as vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals, and the B vitamins, especially B2, which are essential for all vital functions.
  They contain precious minerals such as magnesium, iron and calcium, which contribute to the well-being of bones and muscles.
• They are a source of healthy fats, such as oleic acid, which help lower bad cholesterol in the blood and maintain and improve heart health. A diet rich in almonds can, among other things, help prevent many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
• A handful of almonds a day contributes to the daily protein requirement.
• They represent an excellent natural supplement, which provides a lot of energy to get us through the day.
• They are excellent for the intestine, thanks to the presence of fibers.
• They keep the skin young and fresh due to the already mentioned presence of vitamin E. 

HOW TO EAT ALMONDS?

Almonds at the table really bring everyone together: being naturally gluten-free, they are also suitable for those who suffer from celiac disease or for all those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, as they are an excellent source of protein and healthy fats of vegetable origin.

Thanks to their versatility, almonds lend themselves very well in the kitchen and in confectionery both for preparing delicious desserts, almond biscuits, marzipan, sugared almonds and almond cakes and savory dishes, for example they can be toasted and minced to create a crunchy and tasty breading for fish, or still used as an ingredient to create a tasty pesto with almonds such as pesto alla trapanese.

Almonds can also be enjoyed alone, to treat yourself to a genuine, healthy and nutritious snack or used to create tasty smoothies or protein shakes, for an energy breakfast.