The shorter and rounder shape Marcona Almonds are sweeter and delicate in texture than any other almonds available in the market. Originated from Spain, the delicious Marcona almonds are a runaway favorite among food lovers.
They are smooth and crunchy with an incomparably sweet delicate taste. Our Marcona almonds are size 16+ – the largest grade produced in the world. These almonds are lightly toasted in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt and then sealed in a jar for freshness.
Despite growing demand, the supply of Marcona almonds is limited, since, until recently, Spain was the sole source in the world. The groves are mostly found along the Mediterranean coasts of Spain — from the southern coast of Malaga, proceeding east up the coast to Tarragona.
Uniqueness of Marcona almonds
Known as the ‘Queen of Almonds’, the Marcona almonds are lighter in colour and flatter in shape. Almonds are one of the healthiest snacks. They are dense with healthy nutrients. A handful of Marcona almonds is overflowing with healthy attributes.
You may be familiar with almonds in the United States which are contained in light brown, porous shells. The Spanish Marcona almonds are a different variety that has a protective hard shell that resists insects. For this reason they may be grown naturally with no need for herbicides.
Their high content of cholesterol fighting mono unsaturated oil makes them even healthier. A recent study showed that when people eat roughly a handful of almonds a day, they lowered their LDL cholesterol by 3%!
- 5.3 oz/ 150 g.in a resealable jar
- The world’s finest almonds, 100% organic
- Mono-unsaturated oils lower cholesterol
