Sicilian Avola Almond Kernels

Availability:	In Stock 1000 Items
UPC:	08021100

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Seller:	Lorenzo Nastasi & C. S.r.l.
Seller Type:	Standard
Seller Country:	Italy
Lead Time:	7 Days
Packing:	Jute Bags
Unit of Measurement:	Metric Tons
Weight/Unit:	1,000.00 Kg
Minimum order size:	20.00 Metric Tons

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Premium quality almonds, handpicked among the best Sicilian almonds, processed with innovative technologies, in full compliance of Italian hygienic and quality regulations.

Grown in the fields of Avola not far from Syracuse, right on the coast, exposed to the mediterranean breeze and specific micro-climate of South-east Sicily, a unique mix of temperature and humidity conferring our almonds their characteristic taste and quality.

Grown and produced as per the Ancient Greek tradition, with the same care going into each almonds for millennia. The almond of Avola is considered one of Italy's best almonds.

Known as the "Greek Nut" from the Romans, it is today protected under the Avola Almond Consortium, ensuring quality and conformity to the most stringent standard.

The product is excellent, high in unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Calcium and antioxidants.

Due to the specific micro-climate, the Avola Almond blooms between Dec and Jan, around 2 months before the rest of the other Italian almond varieties. The longer period of maturation makes them richer in nutritional and organoleptic properties, with harder shells that make them less vulnerable from pests and fungi attacks.

Their harvest is predominantly manual, reflecting on the slightly higher price than Spanish or Californian almonds. They are beaten in a traditional; way using reeds and poles and left to dry in the Sicilian sun for 3-5 days after harvesting.

Primarily suitable for industrial use and further processing.