Sweet Almond

Almonds are a familiar type of nut. They can be sweet or bitter, depending on the type of tree that produces them.

Sweet almond is produced from one type of almond tree (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis) and does not contain poisonous chemicals.

Photo courtesy: M.Verkerk, J.J.G. Claessens

 

Latin name:	Prunus amygdalus var. amara
Origin:	USA / Iran / Syria
Harvest time:	Late summer
How is it harvested:	Commercial harvesting - almonds shaken off the tree and then left to dry on the ground, almonds then swept into rows and collected by tractor. Almonds then sorted and cleaned before grading, peeling and milling.
Other uses:	Confectionary / Almond waste used for cattle feed