Choosing the Best Almonds

Choosing the Best Almonds

When buying almonds, you'll find that they are sold in a few different forms. First, they are offered either in the shell or shelled. If shelled, they can be raw, roasted, or blanched. If they are raw or roasted, the almonds will have their skins; if they are blanched they will be without skins. Raw and blanched almonds are sold in a variety of ways--whole, sliced, slivered or halved, and diced or chopped. The pre-cut almonds are perfect for easily adding to a recipe, ideal for the busy cook. For the freshest flavor, however, you should purchase whole almonds and chop or slice them before each use.

When almonds become old they will turn rancid. If you have almonds in the shell, shake one of them; if it rattles a lot, chances are it is aging and shrinking. To check for rancidity in a shelled almond, slice the almond in half and look for a solid white texture throughout--if it is yellowish or has a honeycomb pattern, it is spoiled and should be discarded. 

There is no harm in eating rancid almonds but they will have an extremely bitter, unpleasant taste. If you've chosen raw or roasted almonds don't be afraid of the skin. Although the skin can sometimes be bitter, it can also have a pleasant taste and add flavor to the recipe. So try the nut first before removing the outer brown covering. Besides that, Öz Star Machinery company provides many other machines such as coffee Roaster, fryer, coating pans. Öz Star Nuts roasting machines provide the best quality of roasted hazelnuts.

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