Almonds

Commodity Overview

The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled.

Characteristics

Appearance: Light tan shell
Flesh: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Flavor: Sweet and Bitter
Size: 1+3⁄8–2+3⁄8 in long
Color: Tan
Shape: Tear drop shape
Suggested Preparations / Tips: Greate snack by itself or used in baking li>
Commonly Cooked: Used in baking
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: United State, Spain, Australia
Reference: Wikipedia

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In the Backroom

Almonds are also grown for other industries for Almonds Oil and Almond Milk

Gonsales Packing Co

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Gonzales, 93926 California

Melons:

Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Pumpkins

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Ivan Bays

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Westley, 95387 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Nectarines

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Western Farm Service

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Bakersfield, 93311 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Onions, Bulb, Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Broccoli, Carrots, Lettuce, Tomatoes

Gulf Sierra Marketing

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Plant City, 33567 Florida

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Tomatoes

Nuts:

Almonds

Havmore Produce

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Business Type:

Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Garden Grove, 92843 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew

Tropical Fruit:

Mangoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Cauliflower

Salad Vegetables:

Broccoli, Celery, Lettuce, Tomatoes

Specialties:

Dates

Nargo Industries USA Inc

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Shipper

Location HQ:

San Ramon, 94583 California

Citrus:

Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Pears

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Nuts:

Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts

Sandheera Imports & Exports

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Business Type:

Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Cerritos, 90703 California

Citrus:

Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Tropical Fruit:

Kiwifruit

Nuts:

Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Cashews

Marshall Ranches

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Fillmore, 93015 California

Citrus:

Lemons, Oranges

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados

Nuts:

Almonds

W L Amith Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Winton, 95388 California

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Peaches, Plums

Cooking Vegetables:

Corn

Nuts:

Pecans

Golden Nectar Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Windsor, 95492 California

Berries:

Strawberries

Citrus:

Lemons, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes, Pears

Melons:

Watermelon

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Cherries, Peaches

Almonds

Almonds

Commodity Overview

Characteristics

In the Backroom

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