Caramelized Almond (caramel Coated Almond)

Introduction

The caramelized almond are made from raw almonds to adding a caramelized sugar coating. In this way the nuts acquire the typical dark roasted sugar and crunchy texture popular feature of this sweet.

Her nutrition and energy intake derived from the mixture of only two ingredients: raw almonds and sugar added. Like most nuts, almonds have a high-fat, especially monounsaturated type and polyunsaturated, that contribute to reducing levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides, around 20 percent of high-quality protein and another 20 percent carbohydrates. For its part, the sugar provides all its energy in the form of simple carbohydrates, in particular, in the form of sucrose. It is for this reason that almonds have a high concentration of nutrients and high energy.

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Why should we have almonds and dry fruits in our diet?: the benefits of almonds

• Almonds are very energetic and have a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and fiber
• Reduces the cholesterol level and the risk of heart disease, furthermore they have significant quantities of Vitamin E and calcium
• Almonds are ideal to fight against decalcification and osteoporosis
• They are an excellent ingredient in a healthy and balanced diet.

Almonds have high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, which make up 93% of their total fat content. The most important if these is oleic acid. Frequent consumption of this helps to reduce levels of cholesterol in general and "bad" or LDL cholesterol, while building up "good" or HDL cholesterol. Being a foodstuff of vegetable origin, almonds do not contain cholesterol.

Due to their high vitamin E content, almonds provide an extra dose of antioxidants, playing an important part in the prevention of coronary illness and cancer. A 30g portion of almonds provides 50% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E. They also contain vitamin B6 in smaller amounts.

Almonds have the highest fibre content of any tree nut, which is important in facilitating and regulating colon transit, so avoiding constipation and preventing cardiovascular illness. Almonds are an important source of minerals such as calcium, necessary for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus and zinc.

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