Wellness Book Final

Richard L Nunez NUTR 210 8am Fullerton College

Wellness Book Final

Wellness Book Final

The Facts
Native to Mediterranean Climate & regions of Middle east Of the 2.26 million tons produced worldwide, The United States is the Largest producer at 1.28 million tons. 100% of U.S Export comes from CA
80% of the global almond supply Export to 90 countries

Almonds are the 2nd most valuable commodity in California

Valued at $2.8 Billion

The majority of are farmed in the San Joaquin Valley.

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The Facts
Chocolate manufacturers use 40% of the worlds almonds

It takes 1000 lbs of almonds to make 1 pint of almond oil

In India, almonds are considered a prized brain food for children During Roman times, almonds were considered a fertility charm, and newlyweds would be showered with almonds during weddings

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Central California Almond Growers Association

Non-profit & grower-owned 453 members 42,653 acres of Almonds The largest Sheller & Huller of Almonds in the World Also the oldest.

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Central California Almond Growers Association
July 2012 CCAGA reported record growth
Shelling 104,268,785 pounds of almonds 1 million pounds per 24-hour period.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service predicts a record 2012 California Almond crop.

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Like nectarines, peaches and plums, the almond is categorized botanically as a fruit. They grow on trees that bloom from mid February through March. The trees do not self-pollinate bees play a major role on the almond farm Between mid-August and October, almonds are harvested by mechanical tree shakers which knock them to the ground.

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Standards & Grades

USDA grades for natural almonds are voluntary minimum standards. The California Almond industry can supply almonds to customers unique specifications, both in terms of size and grades based on the intended applications
US Fancy The highest grade- typically appropriate for products where the visual appeal of the
almond is critical to the application. Not widely used.

US Extra No. 1 Similar to US Fancy ideal for food applications where the appearance of the
almond is very important

US No. 1 (supreme) typically used for whole almond applications or for further processing such
as blanching and roasting.

US Select Sheller Run - Mid-quality gradegood choice for applications where the almonds
with minimal sorting/processing can be incorporated with other ingredients; for example, inside a confectionery product and the higher level of chipped and scratched kernels is accepted. Also appropriate for further processing such as blanching, grinding, roasting, dicing, and slicing.

US Standard Sheller Run - Good grade for further processing such as blanching, dicing,
grinding, or paste, particularly where a higher level of split and broken kernels is not a concern.

http://www.almondboard.com/Handlers/Documents/Technical%20%20Information%20Kit.pdf

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A Super Food

Nutritious Accessible Used For most diets Versatile

A Super Food

Nutritious
20% of a raw almond is high quality protein
One-third are essential amino acids

High in fiber Low in fat Good source of Vitamin E Good Source of Monounsaturated Fat Contain phytosterols
Associated with lowering cholesterol

A Super Food
Highlights

Fat Breakdown
0% 26% 8%

Kcal
Protein Carbohydrates Fat Omega 6 Fiber Calcium Magnesium Potassium Vitamin E Folate

163
6.02 g 6.14 14.01 3.42g 3.46g 74.84 mg 76.98 mg 199.86 7.4 mg 14.17 ug Saturated

66%

Mono

Poly

Trans

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A Super Food

Accessible
Buy them anywhere, anytime
In bulk as much as you want Large Quantities grocery stores Snack packs - $1.75 at the cafeteria

A Super Food

Versatile
Almond Milk Almond Butter Almond Flour Almond Meal

A Super Food
Versatile for Most any diet
Almond Milk
substitute for lactose intolerant, vegetarians and vegans

Almond Butter
Ok to eat for most peanut allergies Less sodium than peanuts

Almond Flour & Meal

Offers celiac a gluten-free option

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Granola Almond Bars

Ingredients 4 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup Raw Almond Butter 3/4 cup honey (Agave syrup if can be substituted for vegans) 1/2 cup Almonds (chopped or whole) 1 tbls ground flax seed (optional)

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Granola Almond Bars

Instructions Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 (approx) pan Preheat oven to 320 degrees Combine all ingredients very well in a large bowl. Use of Kitchen aid is very helpful. Mash the mixture into your greased pan.
This is a very important step. They need to be packed down tight otherwise they will not hold together.

Bake for about 18 minutes or until the edges barely start to brown. Cool for 10 minutes While the bars are still pliable, cut into bars. Yields 27 bars

Thank you.