Almonds

origin

The processed by our producer in Spain for our RHEIN-BACK almond preparations almonds come exclusively from the USA (California), with only sweet almonds are processed. The risk of mixing with bitter almonds is practically impossible for almonds American origin.

Harvest in California

Depending on the weather, growing region and variety, the almond harvest begins in August / September and lasts until October. New crop is then from about November to get into Germany.
After drying the pulp the almonds are harvested from the trees with shaker and picked up after about a week drying time machine from the ground. The remaining of the pulp is cut off and used later as cattle feed. The shells of almonds are broken either in special machines and blown away. At first instance, the almonds are sorted by various calibers and then discarded shell fragments branches, stones and metal particles. Now, the almonds are calibrated again visually inspected for damage, and examined again by foreign bodies. Then the goods are packed and shipped accordingly.

Almonds halved and almonds chopped

Sliced almonds and slivered almonds