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Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for in-shell almonds. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Almonds readily absorb odors because of their high oil content, so they should not be stored with strong-smelling commodities. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Almonds are a nutrient-rich snack with the following nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving. Energy value is approximately 575 kcal. They contain 21.15 grams of protein, 57.35 grams of fat with a breakdown of 0.62 grams of omega-3 and 12.22 grams of omega-6, and 21.67 grams of carbohydrates with 12.53 grams of fiber and 4.35 grams of sugars. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E at 7.39 milligrams, magnesium at 270 milligrams, and potassium at 718 milligrams.