These nuts are a rich source of energy and nutrients. They are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids that help lower LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol”.
Grade Specification| Australian Grades | Chip and Scratch | Dissimilar Varieties | Other Defects | Serious Defects | Foreign Material | Doubles | Split and Broken |
| Fancy | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.03% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| Extra Supreme | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 0.05% | 5.0% | 1.0% |
| Supreme | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 0.05% | 10.0% | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25.0% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.01% | 15.0% | 5.0% |
Chip And Scratch: Affected area more than 6mm in diameter except fancy with 3mm in diameter. Serious Defects: Includes decay, rancidity, insect damage and mould. Insect Damage: Insect, web or frass present or definite evidence of feeding. Split And Broken: 90% or less of complete whole kernel at least 3mm in diameter. Other Defects: Includes gum, shrivelling, brown spot, discolouration, embedded shell.
(Grade Specifications As Per Almond Board Of Australia Guide: Referenced On 25.08.2015)
