Description

Almonds are the edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree, more commonly known as the almond tree.

Although almonds are commonly referred to as nuts, theyre actually the seeds found at the center of the almond fruit, which closely resembles a peach.

Almonds can be consumed whole, ground into flour and even made into non-dairy milk.

They are very rich in fat, making them a perfect source of oil.

Sweet almonds are the variety typically eaten and used to make foods, oils and cosmetics.

Meanwhile, bitter almonds are believed to have medicinal properties, though they can be toxic if theyre not properly processed. Moreover, theyre not widely available.