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Gourmed almond spread
Case of 12 jars of 150 g.
Ingredients:
almonds and brown sugar
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The almond or Prunus dulcis is the main ingredient in this spread and, like the hazelnut, has a high nutritional value. It is grown mainly in Spain and Italy, but also in California and in some South American countries.
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The nutritional value of the almond is similar to that of the hazelnut. However, there are slight but very interesting differences worth pointing out.
· Almonds have the highest calcium content of all the nuts – 270 mg/100g. This is a very important factor for people who either don’t care for dairy products or who are lactose intolerant. And, of course, this is even more significant if those people also need more calcium in their diets.
· Like the fat contained in the hazelnut, the fat of the almond is very beneficial for the cardiovascular system. It contains high levels of oleic acid which makes it an ideal food for maintaining arterial health.
· Another distinctive characteristic of the almond is that it is the nut with the highest dietary fibre content. This makes it a highly desirable food for promoting digestive regularity and intestinal flora.
· The high magnesium content of almonds is another factor to keep in mind. Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for various physiological processes and our diet rarely affords us the amounts we need.
· Finally, it is important to note that almonds are high in zinc, a mineral which plays a role in the proper functioning of the immune system, among many other things. In other words, zinc is a mineral that helps keep our defences up.
100 g of almonds contain:
Kcal, 575
Protein, 20
Fats, 53 g (32.94 g monounsaturated, 9 g polyunsaturated, 3.82 g saturated)
Carbohydrates, 3 g
Fibre, 14.2 g
Calcium, 270 mg
Iron, 6.30 mg
Magnesium, 258 mg
Zinc, 7.30 mg
Sodium, 12 mg
Potassium, 690 mg
Phosphorus, 510 mg
Vitamin B1, 0.45 mg
Vitamin B2, 0.67 mg
Vitamin B3, 5.30 mg
Vitamin B6, 0.10 mg
Folic acid, 96 ug
Vitamin E, 20 mg
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Our almond spread can turn an ordinary biscuit into a delicacy. Just split it and cover it with a little almond spread and it becomes a delectable sweet that provides many more “good fats” than if filled with the usual whipped cream or custard.
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| NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100G: |
Calories: 558 g./2,324 kJ
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Fat: 38 g |
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| ALLERGENS |
May contain traces of other nuts. |
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Who can benefit from them?
People who have high calcium requirements
Growing children, pregnant women, premenopausal women and people who generally need extra amounts of calcium. ALMENDRINA spreads, especially the almond spread, can be ideal in these cases.
People with high cholesterol
Because of the kinds of fat and because of the phytosterols contained in nuts, these spreads can be of great help in regulating cholesterol levels.
People with cardiovascular problems
People who suffer from chronic hypertension or who have had some type of cardiovascular problem are perfect candidates for adding ALMENDRINA spreads to their regular diet.
Seniors
ALMENDRINA spreads have a very high nutritional value and are easy to use, both very important factors for seniors who often have problems with poor absorption and chewing.
Children
Children often consume products high in saturated fats and low in nutritional value. ALMENDRINA spreads have the advantage of offering high nutritional value, “good fats” and great taste.
People who need extra energy
ALMENDRINA spread provides lots of energy (500-550 kcal/100 g) and can be very beneficial to people leading very active lives, athletes, convalescents, anorexics, etc.
People suffering from digestive irregularity
Nuts provide more dietary fibre than vegetables. This is one aspect of these excellent foods that is often overlooked.
People with iron deficiency
The amount of iron in these spreads is remarkable. Although nuts are not the most potent sources of iron, they can still be considered a major help in improving iron deficiency.
Vegetarians
These spreads contribute a considerable quantity of protein to the diet and this can be of paramount importance to people who do not eat meat or fish.
Anyone who wants to maintain a balanced diet
In moderate amounts, these spreads can be the perfect solution for people who want to maintain a balanced, varied and natural diet.
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