NONPAREIL

Nonpareil has the widest range of uses among the marketing classifications. Nonpareil are easily blanched (skin is removed) and cut for processed forms. A thin outer shell and smooth kernel allow for easy, blemish-free processing. As a result, Nonpareil almonds are used anywhere an attractive appearance or a strong almond identification is important.

CALIFORNIA

This classification includes varieties that are generally blanchable and used primarily in manufactured products. California type almonds have a wide range of shell hardness, kernel shapes, skin colour, and surface characteristics. As a result, they are quite adaptable and well suited for nearly any process or application.

MISSION

Mission type almonds have a rich flavour, and their kernels are small, wide, and often plump. The kernel skin is generally darker than Nonpareil and wrinkled, which enhances salt and flavour adherence. Blanching is not as common for this type, but some varieties in this classifica­tion are blanchable.

18/20 20/22 23/25 25/27 27/30 30/32 32/34

Almond equivalent sizes
SPAIN	US-GERMANY	FRANCE-ITALY
17-18 mm.	16-18p. Oz.	38-40
15-17 mm.	18-20p. Oz.	37-38
14-15 mm.	20-22p. Oz.	36-37
13-14 mm.	23-25p. Oz.	35-36
12-13 mm.	27-30p. Oz.	34-35
11-12 mm.	30-38p. Oz.	33-34
10-11 mm.	35-40p. Oz.	32-33
9-10 mm.	40-45p. Oz.	31-32
8-9 mm.	45-50p. Oz.	30-31

US Fancy, US Extra No1, US No.1 (supreme), US Select Sheller Run, US Standard She­ller Run