Yes! it makes them softer because, the method of blanching starts to reorder the particles in the almonds. This relaxes the almonds which therefore, makes them softer!
of course ***** I agree, you can use whatever you want! But almonds would be hard and crunchy. There is really no substitute for the softer, moisture raisins.
Blanching is a process of removing the skin from almonds. This allows for easier use in pastes and helps to add color and almond flavoring in many recipes for cakes, cookies or any other baked good that would be enhanced with almonds.
Georgia produces almonds
Illinois produces almonds
Michigan produces almonds
Massachusetts produces almonds
yes you can.
There are as many calories in soaked almonds as there are in raw ones. The difference is just that, soaked almonds get softer, thus, are easy on the digestive track.
Blanching works by quickly cooking the food and then quickly stopping the cooking progress. This is usually stopped using ice water.
actually almonds does not make you smarter but it helps keep you concentrate better combine almonds with more (or just) reading and study will get you smarter
Yes, you can freeze carrots without blanching first.
No, it actually tends to make them harder and crispier. Margarine makes them softer.