Almonds are the edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree, more
commonly known as the almond tree.
Although almonds are commonly referred to as nuts, theyre actually
the seeds found at the center of the almond fruit, which closely
resembles a peach.
Almonds can be consumed whole, ground into flour and even made into
non-dairy milk.
They are very rich in fat, making them a perfect source of oil.
Sweet almonds are the variety typically eaten and used to make
foods, oils and cosmetics.
Meanwhile, bitter almonds are believed to have medicinal
properties, though they can be toxic if theyre not properly
processed. Moreover, theyre not widely available.
