ALMOND FORMS for EVERY FUNCTION California almonds are one of the Available in more forms than any other most popular snack ingredients and tree nut, almonds are an essential ingredient the number one nut globally for new with endless texture and flavor potential in product introductions.1 product development across categories. DEFATTED WHOLE MEAL or ALMOND ALMONDS FLOUR FLOUR Whole almonds are the most frequently Both made from ground almonds, almond Defatted almond flour is lower in consumed form when it comes to snacking.2 flour is typically made from blanched almonds calories and fat and higher in protein and is ground more finely thanalmond meal. than regular almond flour or meal. Add natural or roasted almonds to snack The coarser almond meal will give your product This new form is simply normal mixes, coat or enrobe them in on-trend a more pronounced mouthfeel and texture, almond flour with the oil removed. It flavors, or use whole almonds for added whereas almond flour has a lighter texture. has an extra-fine texture and clean crunch and visual appeal in snack taste which allows other ingredients clusters, confectionary, or as an inclusion Use almond meal as a coating for snack bites to shine. Use this flour to add in bars. With whole almonds the options are or to add crunch and texture to crusts, bars, and density to bars, as a substitute in limitless – blend them into dips or sauces, baked goods. Almond flour is a wholesome crusts, or as a binder. make fresh almond milk by soaking and alternative to other flours and is suited for gluten- straining, or slice and dice them into any of the free baking, as a sauce thickener or a key other forms listed here. ingredient in crackers, breads and cereals. NATURAL ALMOND ALMOND or BUTTER MILK BLANCHED? While natural almonds have their skin still on, blanched means New product introductions for dairy alternatives grew 84 percent of consumers agree the skins have been removed 13 percent in 2018.1 that almond butter enhances the through a process of scalding, taste of other foods when used as an drying, cooling and sorting. Whole, Almond milk’s volume grew by more than 11 percent ingredient.3 in 2018, more than it has over the past several years.4 Meal, Flour, Sliced/Flakes, Silvers/ Halves, and Diced/Chopped Almond butter can work as a Lactose-free, dairy-free, and free from cholesterol almonds are all available natural standalone spread or dip, as a layer, and saturated fat, almond milk can be sweetened, or blanched. Roasting brings out drizzle, or binder in bars, cookies, unsweetened, fortified or blended with other dairy the flavor and color of blanched and bakery items, a thickener in alternatives. Almond milk is extremely versatile for almonds, while natural almonds beverages/smoothies and a filling or carrying flavors in bottled coffee drinks and smoothies, have the well-known nutty flavor coating in confectionery products. and an ideal ingredient in cross-category beverages, and are suitable for all-around use. Almond butter lends a clean label to like a cold-pressed juice or coffee, dips and spreads. formulations suited for all times of day. Almond milk is a great way to add creaminess to sauces, frostings, coatings, overnight oats, packaged soups and stews. SLICES or SLIVERS or DICED or FLAKES HALVES CHOPPED Almond slices or flakes are just that – Did you know, “crunchy” is the Diced or chopped almonds can bring a blanched or natural almonds that have top texture claim for products mouthfeel to just about anything. Use this been cut along their diameter creating with almonds?1 form in sweeter applications like a coating larger pieces. for ice cream bars, a filling forbakery and Utilize almond slivers or halves as confectionery products or as topping or This form is a great alternative to whole an inclusion or topping in bars, bakery inclusion with chocolate products. Almonds almonds when you’re looking for an inclusion and confectionery products to add the are the number one ingredient in global in a softer, baked good or snack bar, crunch consumers crave. Almond slivers consumers’ ideal chocolate products, and but still want an added crunch. Almond are also the perfect addition to salad according to consumers, almonds make slices also offer visual appeal that lends a toppers, trail mixes, and granola. chocolate crunchier (85%) and more premium look to products across categories. nutritious (84%).5 ALMOND ROASTING Almond roasting emphasizes the natural attributes of almonds – deepening the color and flavor profile, and creating crispier, crunchier texture. Remember to package almonds properly by removing oxygen from the packaging environment, either through nitrogen flushing or vacuum. This will help provide a much longer shelf-life. Learn more here. ALMOND ALMOND PASTE OIL ON-PACK CLAIMS WHEN USING ALMONDS Gluten-free Almond paste has been compared to Almond oil lends a uniquely nutty, marzipan but it’s actually quite different. toasty flavor to just about anything – from Dairy-free Almond paste is less sweet, coarser cakes, cookies and muffins to chips, Plant-Based and used in different applications than popcorn snacks and breads. Add the Clean Label marzipan (also referred to as almond rich, amaretto-like flavor of almonds candy dough). to salad dressings or sauces using Keto almond oil. Refined types of almond oil Paleo Almond paste is typically used as a filling are best-suited for frying or oven baking, ® or binder in baked bars, pies and cakes whereas cold-pressed gives strong flavor Whole30 to help create a chewier texture. “Chewy” without being heated. is the number one texture claim among almond introductions of bars.1 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT ALMONDS.COM/FOOD-PROFESSIONALS References 1. 2018 Global New Product Introductions. Innova Market Insights. May 2019. 2. Consumer AAU: United States. Sterling Rice Group. 2018. 3. Almond Butter Attitude & Usages. Sterling Rice Group. April 2018. 4. 2018 Nielsen US Retail Product Movement Study. Nielsen. 2018. 5. Global Chocolate Study. Sterling Rice Group. 2018..