The Avola Almond is a precious source of health, beauty and wellness, natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, excellent supplement in diets and rich in important nutrients for our needs.
The almond trees, which blossom in January and bear fruit between July and September, enjoy a particularharmony with the territory. The winter climate mild and temperate, protected by the Iblei Mountains and made healthy by the proximity of thesea and exposure to solar heat, makes theAlmond of Avola special both in form and in taste.
Called the Queen of Almonds, that of Avola is the most rich and tasty in terms of nutrients and beneficial properties compared to other almonds. A unique product, known all over the world, dedicated to those looking for almonds of absolute quality.
The quality Pizzuta, the most valuable, is so called for its characteristic pointed shape and is used to make pastries and confectionery of excellence.
Choose only original Avola almonds, with a quality certified directly by the Consorzio Mandorla di Avola. These exceptional almonds are grown, processed and packaged in Avola, in the province of Syracuse, under the direct control of the consortium, which safeguards distribution and guarantees quality.
Very fresh, new harvest, beware of imitations!
Why do nutritionists recommend a daily consumption of almonds? Because numerous scientific studies show that they bring beneficial substances to our body.
Which in particular? Vitamin E, B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Omega 3 and Omega 6.
What benefits do they bring? They fight free radicals and ageing (Vitamin E), bad cholesterol (mono and polyunsaturated fats), osteoporosis (calcium), improve mood (magnesium), physical activity (potassium), digestion (fibre), etc.
The recommended daily amount? 20-25 grams per day.
Do almonds make you fat? Scientific studies show that, taken in moderate quantities, they do not cause an increase in body weight. Not only: it is the dried fruit with the fewest calories.
Is it a food suitable for diabetics? It certainly is. Studies show that a daily consumption of almonds or other dried fruit helps to reduce blood sugar levels.
Is it suitable also for coeliacs? Yes, because dried fruit does not contain gluten and is, therefore, a suitable food for those suffering from celiac disease.
Advice for use:
Delicious to munch naturally, on their own at breakfast or snack, or in a delicate salad.
Excellent as an ingredient for all dishes, both sweet and savory.
It is often used inquality Sicilian pastries : from almond pastries, to granitas, to almond milk, to Sicilian nougat, to martorana fruit, in the finest biscuits and sugared almonds.
