Almonds

Dennis Jin Nutrition 210 Professor Crocker Fullerton College Fall 2012

History
The First Almond:
First planted by the Spanish in 1800s
Originally grown in Mediterranean climates:

Italy and Spain

California: Desert Climate

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The Start
California almonds proved to be a difficult crop In 1910, California farmers formed the California Growers Associated Shared farming strategies with each other Realized that planting in valleys proved to be more productive than hillsides.

After World War I, production increased due to a demand for food.

 By 1970, Almonds were the largest tree crop in California and the largest food export. Today: Almonds are a 1.5 billion dollar crop and million are invested into researching new harvesting methods.

The Process
Trees are pruned during the winter Trains tree structure Removes dead branches If not taken care of: Becomes breeding ground for insects and pests. Keeps pesticides to a minimum. Spring: Trees Bloom Dead Almonds are removed Trees kept frost free Summer: Nuts start hardening Shells begin splitting

Growers
Blue Diamond is a collection of 230 local farmers in Sacramento. Some families have been a member of the Blue Diamond growers since 1910. Today, California makes up over 80% of the worlds supply of almonds.

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SUPER FOODS NUTRITION PROFILE

List Super Food

Nutrition Facts
Avocados Banana Carrot Sweet Potatoe Almond 1 Medium 1 Medium 1 Medium 1 Small 1/2 Cup

10

Orange

Soft Tofu

Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Pineapple

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

NUTRIENT

Water Kcals

PROTEIN CHO Fiber LIPIDS Saturated EFA: n-6 EFA: n-3

Almonds are an excellent source of N-6 fatty acids, Riboflavin, and magnesium.
Unit QUANTITY
Good
0.37

Portion Size

1 Medium

1 Cup

1/2 Cup

1 Cup

5 Ounces

Excellent
0.74

0.09

0.09

0.11

0.1

0.07

0.09

0.09

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MACRONUTRIENTS
1.13 2.09 26.76 3.99 7.27 7.31 3.76 1.23 15.39 3.14 5.57 1.53 0.17 14 3.07 0 0.84 20.34 2.17 6.27 35.2 4.74

g g g

6.314 52

0 0 0

1.31 5.78 4.55

1.29 35.2 3.07

11.69 3.42

3.8

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g g

1.7

3.4

1.12 0.08

0.05 0.03

0.13 0

0.02 0

4.48 0

0.02 0.01

1.56 0.21

0.02 0.01

0.04 0.03

0.64 0.03

0.16

0.32

VITAMINS
Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin B6 B12 Folate Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin A (RAE)

mg mg mg mg

0.12 0.13 1.6

0.24 0.26 3.2

0.01 0.05 1.28 0.19

0.04 0.09 0.78 0.43

0.08 0.07 0 0 0

0.1 0.08 1.23 0.04 0 18.28 3.19 0 942.97

0.03 2.27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.34

0.11 0.05 0 0 0 0 69.69 0 14.41

0 0 0.46 0 0 37.42 0 0 0

0.04 0.09 0.18 0.08 0.71 13.56 0 0 12.43

0.02 0.18 0.77 0.17 0 27.9 74.09 0 4.65

0 0 1.82 0.17 0 22.4 0 0 0

A good source of protein, iron, and zinc.

0.13 0.24 40 0.26 0.48 80 25 3 180

mcg mcg mg

59.49 5.88

23.6

23.18 7.2 0

12.5 1.5 90

10.27

mcg
mcg

0 4.68

0 3.54

1018.7

MINERALS
Calcium Iron Magnesium Potassium Zinc mg mg mg mg mg 100 0.8 40 470 1.1 200 1.6 80 940 2.2 8.69 0.41 19.38 338.88 0.45 5.9 0.31 31.86 422.44 0.18 0 0 0 390.4 0.29 39.9 0.81 33.25 448.21 0.4 92.11 1.3 96.94 245.64 1.14 68.93 0.16 5.65 237.11 0.09 0 0 0 102.06 0.54 68.93 0.16 5.65 97.18 0.43 20.15 0.45 18.6 168.95 0.19

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