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What are the benefits of almonds?

Almonds are a substantial source of both vitamin E and monounsaturated fat (one of the two "good" fats that reduce LDL cholesterol). Studies have shown that almonds can improv… (MORE)
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How do you toast almonds?

There are two ways. You can toast them in a dry skillet on the stove or on a cooking sheet in the oven. For the stove top use medium heat and in the oven use 350 F. In both ca… (MORE)
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What is Almond Ding?

Almond ding is a thick sauce that is Chinese in origin. It is generally served with meats, but sometimes with fruit such as cherries as well. The basic ingredients of ding are… (MORE)
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Are almonds fattening?

I think Almonds are good for health, but eat properly. The  fat is mostly monounsaturated fat, a heart-healthy  fat that increases HDL, or good, cholesterol. Almonds  also … (MORE)
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Where are almonds grown?

CaliforniaAlmonds are primarily grown in the state of California but our main competitor is Spain and Italy. They also produce a significant amount of almonds.
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Does almond flavoring contain almonds?

There are different types of almond flavorings:   'Pure' almond extract is made from the oil of bitter almond and  alcohol.   'Natural' almond extract also contains c… (MORE)
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Are almonds fatty?

All nuts contain fat - almonds included. They aren't as high in fat some foods, but they have enough fat that you should eat them in moderation. A small handful each day is en… (MORE)
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Is almond a monocot?

No. Almonds are a dicot. The 'cot' in monocot and dicot refers to  cotyledon, which refers to the embryonic leaves (seed leaves) of a  plant. Dicot means 2 leaves, monocot m… (MORE)