{"id":11084,"date":"2021-05-28T10:41:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T08:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itacpro.develacq.startgoconnection.es\/?p=11084"},"modified":"2023-08-11T10:34:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T08:34:52","slug":"almond-paste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itac-professional.com\/en\/blog\/almond-paste\/","title":{"rendered":"Food industry: Almond paste solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The food industry<\/a> 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 as almond and peanut pastes offered by nut suppliers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What is almond paste?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Almond paste is a spread obtained by grinding almonds and it is used as an ingredient in the food industry. The almond paste offered by Itac Professional is solely composed of 100% almond, with no additives, stabilisers or saturated fats. Depending on the needs of our clients, we also prepare butters that do include other ingredients such as salt, sugar, oil and, in specific cases, stabilisers.<\/p>\n

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Depending on the variety that is to be prepared, almonds are processed with or without their skin, with different degrees of toasting and grinding being applied.<\/p>\n

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Applications of almond pastes in industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Almond paste is a highly regarded ingredient in the most innovative recipes of the food industry. It provides the right hint of sweetness when preparing vegetable beverages made with almonds, yogurts and vegetable ice creams, as well as the most delicate offerings of the industrial pastry sector. It is also a great aid when preparing sauces, with just the right amount of salt and with no additives.<\/p>\n

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Since it is a star ingredient in a myriad of recipes, food industry professionals increasingly demand this product from wholesalers who specialise in nuts. The versatility and nutritional properties of this product are the fundamental reason for its success<\/strong>. Below we highlight some of the most important uses given to these products:<\/p>\n

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\u2981 Blanched almond paste <\/a>is used in ice creams, vegetable beverages, pastry preparations and as filling in baked goods<\/p>\n

\u2981 Unblanched almond paste<\/a> is used mostly in chocolates. It can be told apart due to its darker colour.<\/p>\n

\u2981 Almond<\/a> praline<\/a> contains sugar and is used mostly in the form of fillings and toppings in pastries.<\/p>\n

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Lastly, it is important to remember that these pastes play a major part in vegan and vegetarian recipes, where they provide extra vegetable proteins, flavour, texture, and even add some extra visual flair.<\/p>\n

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You might be interested in: Discover the possibilities of nut pastes<\/a><\/p>\n

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Itac Professional: State-of-the-art technology for the production of almond paste<\/h2>\n

As specialised nut manufacturers<\/strong>, at Itac Professional we know how important it is to have the latest in technology when treating almonds and when subsequently manufacturing its paste. Because of this, we can provide the food industry with ingredients that meet the expectations of its end customers.<\/p>\n

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Discover the production process of our almond paste<\/strong><\/p>\n