Where Australian almonds are graded as Fancy, Extra Supreme, Supreme, Select Sheller Run and Manufacturing.
Almond Varieties
Nonpareil almonds
Nonpareil almonds are the most popular almond variety in the world. Its name means “having no match or equal - unrivalled”. The Nonpareil variety is valued for its light-coloured smooth almond skin with a distinctive sweet taste. They are very versatile use which when combined with their attractive appearance, makes Nonpareil almonds ideal in both its natural and roasted forms.
Carmel almonds
Carmel almonds are a soft-shell variety often used for blanching and roasting. They have a distinctive, fuller almond flavour with a long and satisfying finish. Carmel almonds are well suited to being consumed as a snack or as a versatile food ingredient.
Price almonds
Australian Price almonds taste sweet & buttery, great as a snack and as an ingredient. Originally from California, the Price variety is used to cross-pollinate with the Nonpareil almond trees. Price almonds are consumed throughout the world and is valued for its versatility for both sweet and savoury foods.
Sizing
Kernel Size
Kernel size varies across varieties and dictates the number of almonds per ounce. Shown here is the number of almonds per ounce for Nonpareil almonds.