Almonds are one of Iran’s valuable orchard and dried fruit products. Thanks to their pleasant flavor, desirable texture, high nutritional value, and versatile applications, Iranian almonds have an important position in food markets. Iranian almonds are cultivated in different regions of the country and are available in various varieties, offering considerable diversity in terms of size, shape and shell hardness, kernel size and color, oil content, texture, and flavor. Almonds can be supplied in-shell, as fully shelled kernels, with or without the skin, as well as in forms such as slivers, flakes, almond flour, or chopped pieces. In addition to being consumed directly as a snack or dried fruit, almonds are widely used in the confectionery and chocolate industries, cakes and bakery products, ice cream, almond butter, and other food products. Almonds can be supplied in different sizes, grades, and quality levels.
