Sicilian almonds

Grains, crushed almonds and almond flour

Bongiovanni Mandorle di Sicilia offers only authentic Sicilian almonds, unique for their quality and taste and known all over the world for being able to capture the essence of this wonderful island and transport it everywhere.

The company selects and markets Sicilian almonds in different forms, such as sliced and almond grains and also produces almond flour.

Bongiovanni Mandorle di Sicilia offers only authentic Sicilian almonds, unique for their quality and taste, known all over the world for being able to capture the essence of this wonderful island and transport it everywhere.

The company selects and markets Sicilian almonds in different types, such as sliced almonds and almond grains, also dealing with the production of almond flour.

Shelled almonds
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Blanched almonds
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Sliced almonds
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Crushed almonds
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Almond flour
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Properties

The properties of almonds are many which is why they are ideal for a healthy and tasty diet.

Thanks to the polyunsaturated fats, this type of dried fruit helps prevent cardiovascular disease, lower the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

Proven action in the prevention of the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the blood vessels, minimising the risks of stroke and heart attack.

In addition, the moderate presence of potassium helps keep blood pressure levels low.

Health-conscious almonds

Almonds, in addition to being very tasty, are rich in beneficial properties that make them the ideal food for maintaining general physical well-being.

Almonds are ideal for stopping hunger in mid-morning or mid-afternoon, replacing fresh fruit or snacks rich in fats and sugars.

Almonds are versatile and can be grated and used as a topping for pasta dishes in place of Parmesan, creating what is called 'vegan Parmesan'.

In baking and pastry making, almonds are excellent for the preparation of homemade cakes and biscuits and you can also use their flour to make excellent shortcrust pastry that is gluten-free and suitable for coeliacs.