Features
- Type: natural nuts
- Ingredients: almonds
- Origin: Sicily, Italy
- Pack size: 1 kg
- Availability: all year round (January–December)
- Storage: cool, dry place
- Packaging: vacuum-packed plastic
- Packed at the plant in C.da Chiusa di Carlo, Avola (SR).
- Notes: product subject to natural weight loss
Choose AranciaDoc® Sicilian Chopped Almonds 1kg: natural, crunchy and full of flavour, perfect for making your cakes and recipes unique with the authentic taste of Sicily.
Good to know
Chopped Almonds description (1 kg)
AranciaDoc® Sicilian Chopped Almonds are made from a selection of the island’s best almonds, processed by artisan methods to preserve their aroma and crunch.
Ideal for typical Sicilian sweets such as cakes, biscuits, cassatas, creams, granitas and ice creams: they add texture and authentic flavour to every preparation, bringing the sweetness of Sicilian tradition to your table.
Discover the other ranges of typical Sicilian products from AranciaDoc®, fruits of the Sicilian land packed with care to bring the authentic goodness of days gone by to your table.
Nutritional benefits
AranciaDoc® Sicilian almonds are a concentrate of energy and natural wellbeing:
- Rich in unsaturated fats that support heart health.
- High in fibre and plant protein, which increase satiety.
- A source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant against cell ageing.
- Contain calcium and magnesium, valuable for bones and teeth.
- Ideal for anyone following a balanced or sporty diet.
A small natural ingredient with great benefits for body and mind.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® chopped almonds are extremely versatile:
- Perfect for typical Sicilian sweets, cassatas, biscuits, cakes and tarts.
- Ideal as a topping for ice cream, yoghurt, creams and energy bowls.
- Excellent for sweet pestos or as a crunchy touch on pasta dishes and salads.
- Can also be used in bread dough, muffins or artisan desserts.
Nutrition declaration, average values per 100 g
- Energy: 2600 kJ – 630 kcal
- Fat: 53.0 g (of which saturates 3.9 g)
- Carbohydrate: 19.0 g (of which sugars 4.6 g)
- Protein: 21.0 g
- Salt: 0.05 g
Frequently asked questions
- Are the chopped almonds ready to use?
Yes, they are ready to be added to cakes, creams, doughs or used as a crunchy garnish. - Are they sweetened or natural?
They are 100% natural, with no added sugar or preservatives. - Are they suitable for vegetarian or gluten-free diets?
Yes, they are naturally lactose-free and gluten-free, but may contain traces through cross-contact. - How should they be stored after opening?
In an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, to keep their crunch and aroma. - Are Sicilian almonds available in other formats too?
Yes, AranciaDoc® also offers whole, blanched and in-shell almonds, to meet every need in the kitchen. - Where can I buy chopped almonds online?
At AranciaDoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of Sicilian products.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).