Almonds
Natural almonds are available in whole, sliced, diced, slivered, or ground. Blanched almonds are available in whole, sliced, slivered, and ground.
Size Description
The screening process separates almonds into sizes by their diameter. They are ultimately categorized by weight, or kernels per ounce.
| Largest |
18/20 |
| - |
20/22 |
| - |
23/25 |
| - |
25/27 |
| - |
27/30 |
| Smallest |
30/32 |
U.S. Standards for Grades of Almonds
Factor
(Tolerances by weight) |
U.S. Extra No. 1
(%) |
U.S. No. 1
(%) |
U.S. Select Sheller
(%) |
U.S. Standard Sheller
(%) |
U.S. No. 1 Whole & Broken
(%) |
U.S. No. 1 Pieces
(%) |
| A. |
Whole Kernels |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
N/A |
| B. |
Dissimilar |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
N/A |
| C. |
Doubles |
5 |
15 |
15 |
25 |
35 |
N/A |
| D. |
Chip & Scratch |
5 |
10 |
20 |
35 |
N/A |
N/A |
| E. |
Foreign Material |
.05 |
.05 |
.1 |
.2 |
.2 |
.2 |
| F. |
Particles & Dust |
.1 |
.1 |
.1 |
.1 |
.1 |
.1 |
| G. |
Split & Broken |
1 |
1 |
5 |
15 |
N/A |
N/A |
| H. |
Other Defects |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
| I. |
Serious Defects |
1.5 |
1.5 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| G. |
Under-size |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
5 |
5 |
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 ounce (about 23 nuts)
Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 120
|
| Total Fat 14g |
22% |
| Saturated 1g |
5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g |
- |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9g |
- |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
| Sodium 0mg |
0% |
| Potassium 200mg |
6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g |
2% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g |
12% |
| Sugar 1g |
- |
| Protein 6g |
- |
| Vitamin A |
0% |
| Vitamin C |
0% |
| Calcium |
8% |
| Iron |
6% |
| Vitamin E |
35% |
| Folate |
4% |
| Magnesium |
20% |
| Phosphorus |
15% |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs. |
Packaging
Almonds are stored at approximately 40º F - 45º F in our cold storage warehouses. Packaging options include 50 lb. and 25 lb. fiber cartons. With the exception of whole natural almonds, all products are packed with poly liners. Roasted products are vacuum sealed in polyfoil bags. Additional options include one tonne fiber bins and 50 lb. bags (inshell).
| Packing |
Case Dimension
L x W x H
(inches) |
Pallet size
40" x 48" |
Net Weight/Gross Weight (lbs.) |
50 lbs. End Fill Carton (Whole Natural, Blanched Whole, Whole & Broken)
|
23.62x15.87x6.37 |
10 cartons per layer
8 layers high |
50/51.65 |
| 25 lbs. End Fill Carton (Whole Natural, Blanched Whole) |
16x12.37x6.12 |
10 cartons per layer
8 layers high |
25/26.15 |
| 25 lbs. Carton (Diced,Slivered, Splits, & Flours) |
15.87x11.62x8.25 |
10 cartons per layer
8 layers high |
25/26.54 |
| 25 lbs. Carton (Sliced Products) |
15.75x11.75x9 |
10 cartons per layer
8 layers high |
25/26.40 |
| 50 lbs. Inshell Bags |
- |
10 cartons per layer
8 layers high |
50/51.65 |
