Below is a list of all known varieties for Almond. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Almond (Cultivar) - Ne Plus Ultra | A very early blooming cultivar that produces long, flat, attractive kernels; used as a pollinizer for Nonpareil. |
| Almond (Cultivar) - Texas/Mission | An older, hard-shelled variety of almond (Mission) known for its deep, rich flavor; often used in baked goods. |
| Almond Butte | A small, semi-hard shell cultivar with a plump kernel, often used in confectionary and chocolate coatings. |
| Almond Butter | A smooth or crunchy paste made from roasted almonds; used as a spread or baking ingredient. |
| Almond Butter (Roasted) | A paste made from roasted almonds, providing a richer flavor than raw almond butter. |
| Almond Flour | Milled from blanched or unblanched almonds; a popular gluten-free flour used in macarons and baking. |
| Almond Fritz | A vigorous, hard-shelled cultivar known for its medium-sized kernels and high tolerance to challenging growing conditions. |
| Almond Independence | A non-pollinating, self-fertile cultivar that simplifies orchard management; produces high-quality kernels similar to Nonpareil. |
| Almond Joy | Almond Joy is a candy bar manufactured by The Hershey Company, consisting of sweetened, shredded coconut topped with whole almonds and covered in milk chocolate. The company also produces Mounds bars, a similar confection without nuts, coated in dark chocolate. |
| Almond Kester | A newer California cultivar known for its high yield, large size, and excellent kernel quality. |
| Almond Milk | A non-dairy beverage made from filtered water and ground almonds, used as a milk substitute. |
| Almond Mission | A hard-shelled cultivar with a small, darker kernel and a strong, robust flavor; traditionally used for baking and confectionery. |
| Almond Monterey | A late-harvest, high-yielding cultivar known for its semi-hard shell and long, narrow, dark kernels; often used for slicing and manufacturing. |
| Almond Nonpareil (California Standard) | The industry standard cultivar in California, known for its smooth, easily blanched kernel, used for most slicing and packaging. |
| Almond Padre | A popular cultivar known for its round, plump kernel and semi-hard shell; frequently used for dicing and processing. |
| Almond Paste (1:1 Ratio) | A blend of almonds and sugar, with a 1:1 ratio, often used for baking and confectionery. |
| Almond Paste (Marzipan Base) | A blend of ground almonds and sugar; a confectionery ingredient used for filling and molding. |
| Almond Price | A cultivar valued as an excellent pollinizer for Nonpareil and for its own high-quality, medium-sized kernel. |
| Almond Shasta | A nonpareil-type almond cultivar known for its late blooming, which protects it from early frosts; yields high-quality, long, smooth kernels. |
| Almond Slices/Flakes | A culinary distinction for almonds thinly sliced or shaved, often used as a topping or garnish. |
| Almond Sonora | An early-blooming cultivar that produces long, flat kernels, often marketed as a premium, distinct variety. |
| Almond Wood Colony | A traditional California cultivar known for its high quality and robust flavor; often used as a pollinizer. |
| Butte Almond | A small, semi-hard shell cultivar with a plump kernel; often used in confectionery and chocolate coatings. |
| Carmel Almond | A leading pollinizer cultivar; known for its consistent yields and good quality, used widely in processing. |
| Chestnut Eaton | A large-sized hybrid chestnut cultivar known for its high yield and vigorous growth. |
| Chestnut Labor Day | An early-ripening American-Chinese hybrid chestnut known for its ease of peeling and sweet flavor. |
| Marcona Almond | A gourmet Spanish almond variety, known for its round shape, soft texture, and sweeter flavor. |
| Mission Almond | A hard-shelled cultivar with a small, darker kernel and a strong, robust flavor; traditionally used for baking and confectionery. |
| Nonpareil Almond | The industry standard cultivar in California; known for its smooth, easily blanched kernel, used for slicing and packaging. |
| Padre Almond | A popular cultivar known for its round, plump kernel and semi-hard shell; frequently used for dicing and processing. |
| Sonora Almond | An early-blooming cultivar that produces long, flat kernels, often marketed as a premium, distinct variety. |