Single Almond on Red

Single Raw almonds macro image on a red background. Almonds are the oldest known aphrodisiacs food. Almonds are the symbol of fertility. The almond... more

by Iris Richardson

Title

Single Almond on Red

Artist

Iris Richardson

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Photograph - Photography

Description

Single Raw almonds macro image on a red background. Almonds are the oldest known aphrodisiacs food. Almonds are the symbol of fertility. The almond aroma inciting passion. Almond oil is often used in beauty care. High in Omega 3 almonds come with many health benefits; helping regulate blood sugar and reducing food cravings.

The almond (Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus) is a species of tree native to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and North Africa.

Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by corrugations on the shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.

The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut, inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled. Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seed coat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.
California is the nation's leading producer of almonds.

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February 10th, 2015