ALMONDS

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.