Almond ice cream wrapped in dorayaki style sponge cake
This recipe is designed for a consumer who is increasingly attracted by the fusion of cultures and miscegenation in gastronomy, but who looks for a local ingredients at the same time.
Slivered almonds: uses and applications in the food industry
Slivered almonds are among the most widespread processed almond forms, and the most demanded by industrial manufacturers. Want to learn about its main uses and benefits? Keep reading! The food industry is increasingly including almonds and its various processed forms, such as pastes, dices, slices and slivers, in the formulation of products and new…
Improving chocolate tasting experience with almonds
According to a global study conducted by Innova Market Insights, 42% of consumers choose almonds as their favorite ingredient in chocolate products1. Chocolate consumers’ preference for almonds is not new, but it is true that new food trends are favoring their inclusion in more products such as bars and snacks. They are also a key…
Almond paste solutions for the food industry
The food industry has evolved during the latest years toward the use of natural, high quality ingredients specifically designed to offer a unique flavour and texture to the products. In processes for the manufacturing of ice cream, cakes, chocolates and specialties such as cereals and cookies, it is increasingly common to add innovative solutions such…
Specialising in almonds and peanuts, from the source all the way to the customer
One of the most significant added values of a food provider is its high level of specialisation. Specialisation leads to a greater knowledge of the product at every level, and that knowledge fosters a better customer service. Moreover, this specialisation fosters a total control over the product’s traceability – a requirement that is essential in…
Processed almonds: discover all its many possibilities for the food industry
The almond’s taste, smell, colour, and texture make it a versatile nut that’s essential for pastries, bakeries, retail, and also for use in the best restaurants in the world. However, it could be used even more widely if you knew all its different processed formats and how you can use them in your recipes. …
Forum on the Spanish Almond industry
The Spanish Association of Almond Shellers (Descalmendra) met on June 20th at the Raimat Winery Estate (Lleida) to present the IV Forum of the Spanish Almond Industry. The main objective of this group, which began eight years ago, is to analyze the changes that are taking place in the almond sector and to discuss the…
Almond traceability process
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From tree to factory: almond harvesting
Once the almonds are harvested and the cold weather sets in, the almond trees must start their winter rest, shedding their leaves and entering the vegetative stage until they start flowering, where the vegetative activity restarts once the warmer temperatures arrive.
Shelling almonds: preparing the product
Once the almonds are harvested, the product starts to be prepared at the factory where the almonds are shelled. This industrial process consists of separating the kernel from the shell, thus obtaining their valuable fruit.