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Almond is considered to be a superfood due to its dense nutritional properties. It is rich in Vitamin E, Healthy Fats, Fiber, and Minerals.
In many traditions, almonds are consumed after soaking overnight. There are lots of benefits of consuming soaked almonds (also called activated almonds).
Dhatu uses raw almonds for all of its almond products. You can choose from raw whole almonds, activated almond butter, almond flour or even just blanched almonds!
ACTIVATING ALMONDS!
Soaking almonds brings out biochemical changes in the almonds and they become live! Soaking reduces the anti-nutrients present in the almonds. Anti-nutrients (e.g., tannins, saponins, etc.) bind the minerals in the body and thus stop the nutrient absorption. The soaking process reduces anti-nutrient levels in the almonds, and the nutrients become bioavailable and are readily assimilated in the body.
BENEFITS OF ACTIVATED ALMONDS
- Nutrients are bioavailable and are easily digested in the body
- A 2017Â (1) study found that soaking almond overnight increases the Vitamin E content by 117%! Vitamin E is good for heart health, skin health, eye health and lowers the risk of cancer.
- Traditionally (in South India) it is believed that consuming soaked almonds in an empty stomach (early in the morning) improves memory and concentration. The study also found that consuming soaked almonds improves memory in the rats.
In general, eating almonds offers a host of benefits. A 2015 (2) study found that eating nuts (specifically almonds, walnuts, and peanuts) appear to be a protective factor for breast cancer. Almonds help in controlling bad cholesterol, aids in weight reduction, improve bone health and helping in managing blood sugar levels.
Dhatu offers a range of almond products that are processed to retain and provide maximum nutrition for the consumer. There are no additives or synthetic elements in these products.
ALMOND FLOUR
There is a demand for healthy alternative flours and that’s where humble almond flour comes to rescue which offers a host of health benefits. Dhatu Almond Flour is produced from blanched almonds. It is an incredibly nutritious wholesome food. It is low in carbohydrates and is naturally gluten-free. One cup of almond flour nearly has 80 to 90 almonds, which provides important nutrients. Regular consumption of Almonds increases the energy levels.
Use almond flour in baking cakes and cookies. Replace in parts or full in your favorite baking recipes. Use it in breading, coating for vegetables and fish while frying. This can also be used as a fragrant and crunchy topping. Make delicious Almond Halwa, Laddu or add to smoothies.
WHOLE ALMONDS
Just buy the whole and raw almonds to use it in your recipes. You can make activated almonds, almond butter or almond milk, etc., using whole almonds. Below is the recipe for how to make almond milk from almond butter.
