California Almonds

Our Products

We source California almonds based on customer requirements, applications, and market demand — from natural kernels to processed formats for food manufacturing.

Natural Almonds

Natural Almond Kernels

Whole natural kernels with skin on, sourced from California’s leading varieties for snacking, roasting, retail, and industrial programs.

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Nonpareil

The flagship California variety — light color and a smooth, attractive kernel, the benchmark for premium snacking and retail programs.

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Independence

A widely planted modern variety with an appealing, versatile kernel — a dependable option for snacking and blanching alike.

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Monterey

A larger, elongated kernel and a dependable workhorse for industrial, ingredient, and manufacturing use.

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Carmel

A versatile kernel well suited to roasting, blanching, and a broad range of food-manufacturing applications.

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Butte

A smaller, rounded Mission-type kernel — popular for snack mixes, roasting, and export markets where compact sizes are preferred.

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Padre

A hardy Mission-type variety with a plump kernel and rich flavor — well suited to roasting, dicing, and processed applications.

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Processed Almonds

Processed Formats for Food Manufacturing

Value-added almond formats prepared to commercial specifications for bakery, confectionery, dairy, and ingredient applications. Product selection is based on variety, grade, size, crop year, specifications, packaging, and intended application.

Blanched

Whole kernels with skins removed — clean, ivory color for marzipan, confectionery, and premium bakery use.

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Sliced

Thin, uniform slices — natural or blanched — for bakery toppings, cereals, salads, and garnishes.

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Slivered

Julienne-cut blanched kernels — a classic format for baking, rice dishes, pilafs, and garnish.

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Diced

Uniform pieces in a range of cut sizes — ideal for chocolate and candy inclusions, ice cream, and granola.

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Almond Flour & Meal

Finely ground blanched flour and natural meal — for gluten-free baking, macarons, coatings, and ingredient blends.

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Almond flour & bakery applications
California almonds — in shell, cracked open, natural and blanched kernels
In-shell, natural & blanched kernels

Product selection is based on variety, grade, size, crop year, specifications, packaging, and intended application.

Specifications

Common Kernel Sizes

Natural almond kernels are graded by count per ounce. Different grades, varieties and specifications may be available depending on crop and market conditions.

18/20kernels / oz
20/22kernels / oz
23/25kernels / oz
25/27kernels / oz
27/30kernels / oz
30/32kernels / oz
32/34kernels / oz
Custom sizes & grades on request

Different grades, varieties and specifications may be available depending on crop and market conditions.

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