Types of almonds sold in India:
1. California Almonds (Imported)
- Origin: USA (California)
- Specification: Large, light-colored, sweet, 30-40 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in vitamin E (26.2 mg/100g), magnesium (270 mg/100g), monounsaturated fats (31.4 g/100g)
- Benefits: Heart health, weight management, skin health, and eye health
2. Mamra Almonds (Kashmiri)
- Origin: Kashmir, India
- Specification: Small, dark-colored, sweet, 20-25 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in antioxidants, vitamin E (20.5 mg/100g), magnesium (220 mg/100g)
- Benefits: Brain function, heart health, digestion, and immune system
3. Giri Almonds (Himachali)
- Origin: Himachal Pradesh, India
- Specification: Medium-sized, light-colored, sweet, 25-30 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in fiber (12.5 g/100g), protein (21.2 g/100g), monounsaturated fats (28.5 g/100g)
- Benefits: Weight management, digestive health, energy, and heart health
4. Desi Almonds (Indian)
- Origin: Various regions in India
- Specification: Small to medium-sized, varied color, sweet, 20-25 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in antioxidants, vitamin E (18.2 mg/100g), magnesium (200 mg/100g)
- Benefits: Heart health, brain function, immune system, and skin health
5. Habbani Almonds (Afghan)
- Origin: Afghanistan
- Specification: Large, light-colored, sweet, 30-40 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in fiber (10.5 g/100g), protein (20.5 g/100g), monounsaturated fats (30.2 g/100g)
- Benefits: Digestive health, weight management, energy, and heart health
6. Sweet Almonds (Badami)
- Origin: Various regions in India
- Specification: Medium-sized, light-colored, sweet, 25-30 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in vitamin E (22.5 mg/100g), magnesium (240 mg/100g), monounsaturated fats (32.1 g/100g)
- Benefits: Skin health, heart health, weight management, and eye health
7. Bitter Almonds (Kattu Badami)
- Origin: Various regions in India
- Specification: Small, dark-colored, bitter, 20-25 mm in length
- Ingredients: High in antioxidants, vitamin E (18.5 mg/100g), magnesium (200 mg/100g)
- Benefits: Digestive health, immune system, respiratory health, and skin health
Please note that the specifications, ingredients, and benefits may vary depending on the source, quality, and processing of the almonds.