Why blanching almonds

I remember my mom teaching me this when I was in high school, one day we were having people over and wanted to make a cake! Very easy and effective! What a great skill to know! I tried it once or twice, but always had trouble getting the skins to come off! Pure genius! Now I can go buy my whole almonds for my pastry making. Thank you! Would this be the first step in making Almond milk. Great post! I need to try this.

I always end up buying double so I have them both on hand. It would be so much better if I just blanched them myself! Thank you for sharing this method. Now I can easily blanch and peel raw almonds when needed! I normally soak them overnight, but, this is an even simpler method to peel the almonds. Thanks for the idea. Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. I'm Janette and I am the author, recipe developer, photographer, videographer and resident redhead behind Culinary Ginger. How to Peel Blanch Almonds March 14, Jump to Recipe. Continue to Content. Prep Time 1 minute. Cook Time 1 minute. Total Time 2 minutes. While the difference in fiber content between the two types of nuts is slight, every little bit counts when most Americans already have a difficult time meeting their daily needs, according to MedlinePlus.

Fiber alleviates constipation and is an important part of the management plan for illnesses such as diverticulosis, diabetes and heart disease.

The blanching process also has a slight effect on fat content, but it does not alter the protein content in the almond. A 1-ounce portion of blanched almonds contains 15 grams of total fat and 6 grams of protein, while the same serving of unblanched almonds contains 14 grams of total fat and the same amount of protein.

While both nuts are high in fat, accounting for nearly 80 percent of their calorie content, they are mostly healthy unsaturated fats. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests you replace saturated fats, such as butter and whole-fat cheese, with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats like those found in almonds. Blanching the almond affects vitamin and mineral content. Vitamin E content, of which almonds are a good source, is slightly different between the two nuts. A 1-ounce serving of blanched almonds meets 32 percent of the daily value for vitamin E; unblanched almonds meets 35 percent.

Almonds are also a source of both iron and calcium, and there are some slight differences in content between the blanched and unblanched nuts, as well. The blanched nut meets 7 percent of the daily value for calcium and 5 percent of the daily value for iron per ounce. Blanched almond butter is most appropriate for light-colored confections and baked goods.

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