Flaked almond

Flaked almonds are thin, sliced pieces of almonds that are commonly used in cooking and baking. Almonds themselves are nuts that come from the almond tree, which produces small, oval-shaped seeds enclosed in a hard shell. Flaked almonds are created by slicing these almonds thinly, resulting in flat, delicate pieces that are versatile for various culinary uses.

To make flaked almonds, whole almonds are typically blanched first to remove their skins and then sliced thinly to create the flat flakes we see in packets. The blanching process involves briefly boiling the almonds and then quickly cooling them in cold water to easily slip off the skins. Once blanched, the almonds are sliced using machines into small, thin pieces, ready to be used in recipes.

You will often find flaked almonds listed in the ingredients of foods like salads, desserts, granola, and baked goods. They are commonly used to add a crunchy texture and rich, nutty flavour to dishes. Flaked almonds can be sprinkled on top of cakes, mixed into muesli, or used in salads for an extra crunch. They can also be toasted to enhance their flavour and used as a topping for yoghurt or ice cream.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Flaked almond