SIZES OF ALMONDSUnpeeled Shelled- 10/11mm- 11/12mm- 12/13mm- 13/14mm- B/14 mm- S/14 mm- S/15 mm Shelled & Blanched- 12/14mm- 13/14mm- 14/16mm- S/14 mm- S/15 mm- S/16 mm INTRODUCTION Almonds originated in the warm desert areas of westerrn Asia, from which they gradually spread to the warm, dry regions of the Mediterranean basin. The almond is known as the queen of roses. In the middle ages servants included them in royal banquets to assist in the digestion and consequently the indulgence of their masters. COMPOSITION AND HEALTH BENEFITS NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF ALMONDSCalorific content (kcal) 576.0Proteins (g) 19.0Carbohydrates (g) 4.8Fibre (g) 15.0Total fat content (g) 53.5Fatty acids saturates (g) 4.2unsaturates monounsaturates (g) 36.6polyunsaturates (g) 10.0Cholesterol (mg) 0Vitamin E (mg)* 26.18Calcium (mg)* 248.0Phytosterols (mg)* 120.0 Storage & Shelf LifeStore under cool and dry conditions(