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Earth Almond Butter (250g)
Price: R 96.95
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Almond butter retains the nutritional value of the almonds from which it comes. Almond butter is rich in protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids. It is also however higher in calories than many other nut butters. The uses for almond butter are as varied as they are for peanut butter. It can be used like a spread, mixed into sauces and dressings, eaten plain, or used for making desserts. The flavor is pretty similar to peanut butter, with a faint hint of almonds.
There are a number of different styles of almond butter, starting with toasted or raw. Toasted almond butter has a richer flavor, but some people prefer the milder taste of raw almond butter. The smoothest and creamiest is made from almonds that have been blanched to remove their skins, and then finely ground. More chunky versions include almond skin, and are not ground as finely. Chunky almond butter has visible chunks, while creamier versions have dark flecks of skin, and the creamiest of all has a smooth, even color and texture.
Almond butter should be kept in a cool dry place until it is opened, and refrigerated after that to prevent the fats in it from going rancid (same other nut butters). Almond butter should also be stirred before serving to ensure that the butter is evenly mixed. A nut butter with a particularly thick layer of oil can be stored upside down before opening, to encourage the oil to migrate to the bottom of the jar, make sure the lid is properly sealed before you do this.
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