FREQUENT QUESTIONSEQUENT ABOUT OUR NATURAL ORGANIC ALMOND STICKS
The almond sticks are extremely versatile in baking. They are ideal for:
- Cakes and Breads: Incorporate them into your muffins, gingerbreads or cakes for an evenly distributed crunch.
- Hot Preparations: They pair very well with frangipane and crumbles.
- Decoration: They offer a visually more robust and rustic alternative to sliced almonds on your tarts and desserts.
Absolutely! Their natural taste and the crunch provided by the skin make skin-on almond sticks an excellent ingredient for savoury cooking.
Add them to:
- Your mixed salads for a boost of fibre and protein.
- Your vegetable curries or stir-fries.
- The coating of fish or meat (in an almond style) for a more pronounced texture than flaked.
Yes, without hesitation! The sticks are often preferred for decoration as they provide more volume and relief than flaked almonds.
Arrange them on cakes, tarts, mousses or around your tiered cakes for a gourmet visual effect and an extra crunch when tasting.
The main difference is the shape of the cut. :
- Flaked almonds are cut into thin flat slices. They are ideal for delicate decoration or to be incorporated into fine pastries.
- Our almond sticks are cut into small elongated segments (mini-sticks). This shape gives them a superior crunch and a better hold during cooking. (in mueslis or toppings).
Moreover, our sticks are cut with the skin, which makes them richer in fibre and flavour than most blanched flaked almonds.
ORGANIC ALMOND STICKS: THE DETAIL THAT WILL ELEVATE YOUR RECIPES
Our natural organic almond sticks are the ideal format for chefs and pastry chefs who seek both aesthetics and quality. Delicately cut from our whole Lauranne almonds, they offer a clean cut that holds up perfectly during cooking and sprinkling.
Unlike industrial flaked almonds, often blanched and with a very neutral taste, our sticks are kept with the skin. This choice is doubly beneficial:
- Authentic Taste: The skin adds a slightly more rustic character and a fuller almond flavour to your creations.
- Optimal Health Benefits: You fully benefit from the richness of fibre and antioxidantsin the almond, making this format both an ingredient that is indulgent and healthy..
The Rise of Organic French Almonds in Southwest France
Inspired by the orchards of the Drôme Provençale, we successfully planted our first organic almond trees in 2017. It took a bit of patience before we saw the first fruits appear, but here we are, won over!
For your information, the almond tree blooms as early as February/March. The tree is therefore exposed in the South-West to very sensitive weather conditions (frosts, rains), which can significantly impact yields from year to year.
The organic shelled almond we offer comes from a French variety that is flat and elongated (Lauranne). It will charm you with its creamy and floral side. Our organic almonds can be enjoyed raw, roasted for the more indulgent, or transformed into almond milk or almond spread.
Finally, rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, our organic shelled almonds help protect your skin and strengthen your immune system. Their mono-unsaturated fatty acids are beneficial for heart health and contribute to maintaining a healthy cholesterol balance.
