The Avola Almond: a treasure of health and tradition

The Avola Almond: a treasure of health and tradition

Almonds are a food rich in nutritional and health properties. But did you know that not all almonds are the same? The Avola Almond, the fruit of a centuries-old cultivation tradition and a unique territory, stands out for its special characteristics, which make it a true treasure of health.

Substantial differences between the Avola Almond and the Californian one

The differences between the Avola Almond and the Californian one are numerous and significant, both in terms of production and quality.

Production differences

• Irrigation: The Avola almond is irrigated only when necessary, while the Californian almond is subjected to forced irrigation.
• Harvest: The harvesting of the Avola almond is traditional, done by hand, while the Californian almond is harvested mechanically.
• Drying: The Avola almond is dried in the sun, while the Californian almond is dried in the oven.
• Shell: The Avola almond has a hard shell that is impermeable to fungi, while the Californian almond has a soft shell that is permeable to fungi.
• Seed yield: The Avola almond has a seed yield of 20%, while the Californian almond has a seed yield of 60%.

Qualitative differences

The Avola Almond is rich in essential nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin E, in higher quantities than the Californian almond.

The Avola almond also contains 52% oils, unlike the 40% of the Californian almond.

Source: Asca Laboratories Study Sicilian Region

The Avola Almond is naturally free of aflatoxins, substances produced by some fungi in humid environments, often present in imported almonds, especially Californian ones.

A treasure chest of health: why?

The Avola Almond is a real treasure chest of health, thanks to its beneficial properties:

• It fights “bad” cholesterol, hypertension, high blood sugar and obesity , thanks to the vegetable fats, antioxidants and fibres it is particularly rich in, thus helping to prevent cardiovascular problems. Various studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of daily consumption of 20-25 almonds to control the predisposition factors for heart disease.
• It helps those who are lactose intolerant and celiac . Almond milk is a valid alternative to cow's milk or soy milk, thanks to the presence of digestible sugars suitable for adults and children. Furthermore, almonds are naturally gluten-free.
• It supports women during pregnancy and menopause . It prevents osteoporosis and anemia with its high calcium and iron content.
• It boosts athletes . The richness of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and vitamins E and B2 promotes both amateur and professional physical activity.

For these reasons, almonds are a treasure chest of health that we must “open” every day to improve and maintain our well-being and health!

The almond milk "La Truscia Tipico Siciliano" , exclusively in glass bottles, has as its only ingredients Avola almonds , water and sugar.

Choosing the Avola Almond means choosing a high-quality product, the result of a centuries-old cultivation tradition and a unique territory. Treat yourself to a small treasure of health every day!