Diamond Whole Almonds, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)

by Diamond Nuts

Product Features

• Shelled nuts

Product Description

Diamond Premium Almonds make ordinary meals extraordinary. As a garnish or ingredient, they add elegance to salads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.9 x 2.2 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EQ4D84
• UPC: 070450346515
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,918 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #44 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Cooking & Baking Supplies > Nuts & Seeds > Almonds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars These are toasted! Not raw!, April 24, 2008

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Kathryn (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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I looked all over the package before I bought these to see if they were raw or toasted. Since it didn't say "toasted," anywhere, I thought they were raw. They are not! They are toasted and are shriveled and dehydrated because of it! Raw almonds are nutritious and delicious and plump. These are dry and chalky and small; they are wrinkled up like raisins, and are slightly chewy instead of healthfully crunchy.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Almonds, May 26, 2008

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'MaryLou Cheatham "The Collard Patch" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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Diamond Almonds -- yum! We eat them raw by the handfuls, and we toast them the way the package says in a single layer on a baking sheet for 10 minutes at 350ºF.

We tried the following recipe, which was on the bag, and loved it!

DIAMOND CHILLED SPICED ALMONDS

Ingredients
3 cups whole almonds
4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil (We use olive oil.)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic salt (We substiuted powder to cut the salt.)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (And we added a few shakes of red pepper!)

Procedure
Combine almonds and oil in large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. While almonds are cooking, combine all spices in food processor or blender, turning on and off, until finely ground. When almonds are done cooking, immediately transfer to a large bowl and toss with seasoning, blend to coat thoroughly, spread on baking sheet to cool completely. Store in airtight container up to 1 month.

About storage:
For good shelf life it's good to store them well. We don't worry about that because we eat them rapidly! I placed the bag between our computers to write this review, and Paul thought I was giving him a snack. For once, I'm resisting though, because if I get started, I'll never finish this review.

When you store them, you want to keep them from becoming rancid, and you want to keep the bugs out. Don't store them in an open container in the refrigerator because they will absorb the flavors of pungent food. The ideal temperature is 35-45ºF.

Almonds, which are the cousins of peaches, have an interesting history. They are native to the Mediterranen area and are mentioned sixteen times in the Bible. Most of the almonds we get today grow in California. That's where Diamond almonds grow.

We like Diamond almonds better than the others we have tried. We've never bought any that were not satisfactory. Our poodle loves almonds!

Because we like them so much and because we know they benefit cardiac and respiratory health, we eat them often. What needs to be considered is the density of this food. There are 170 calories in 1/4 cup. If we keep eating them the way we do, we will cancel out the health benefits!

I hope this review has been helpful.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for your heart, waistline, and pocketbook, November 21, 2007

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R. Kyle (USA) - See all my reviews
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Just a handful of almonds (about 22) a couple of times a week will help reduce your blood fats, lose weight, and generally feel good. These Diamond almonds are great, because there's nothing added to make them bad for you like salt, oil, etc. The six ounce size is great to sneak into the movies and share with a friend. You can even use that size of bag as a heart healthy stocking stuffer for a health conscious person.