can you eat almonds straight from the tree

Raw almonds and cashews are not typically consumed right off the tree because they are encased in a hard shell that is difficult to crack open. Additionally, the flesh of raw almonds and cashews contains substances that are toxic to humans, so they must be processed before they are safe to eat.
can you eat almonds straight from the tree

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I hope you all had a joyous and safe Thanksgiving weekend. Over the next few days, I will share some of my holiday memories from our family trip to Dubai – you can see several snapshots on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. I will also post various Thanksgiving Day photos from company employees – I always love to see how everyone celebrates this special occasion.

But first, I wanted to share a few s from one of our last major harvests of the season – the almonds. In previous years, my trees only produced small amounts of almonds, but over the last couple of years, they have been extremely productive. In early autumn, there were hundreds of grayish-green drupes hanging from the tree branches and scattered on the ground below. It was very exciting.

Yes, You Can Eat Green Almonds Fresh Off The Tree?!?

FAQ

Is it OK to eat almonds directly?

Nutritionally, you actually gain more benefit from consuming them untoasted or raw. Some people prefer soaking them while others enjoy them raw with the skins still on. Almonds contain fats, but the fats are healthy: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.

Is it safe to eat almonds raw?

While you can safely eat raw or roasted almonds, there are some extra benefits you can get by having soaked and peeled almonds. The skin of the almonds is difficult to digest. Moreover, almond skin contains tannins, which lowers the rate of nutrient absorption.

How do you prepare almonds from the tree?

After harvest, remove hulls promptly from the nuts; in the home orchard, hull removal is best done by hand. Almonds harvested at the proper time usually require additional drying to pre- vent mold growth in storage. To dry the nuts, spread them in a thin layer on a tray or screen to allow good air circulation.

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