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almond oil Essential oil from the seeds of either the almond tree (
Prunus amygdalus) or more commonly the apricot tree (
Prunus armeniaca), containing benzaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, and benzaldehyde cyanohydrin. After removal of the cyanide, used as a flavour and in perfumes and cosmetics.
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Almonds Play a Healthy and Tasty Role in the Latin-American Diet; Eating a Handful of Almonds a Day is Good for the Heart and Body.
PR Newswire; 4/22/2005; 700+ words
; ...people eat a handful of almonds a day over less- nutrient...chips or pretzels. The Almond Board of California...promote the best quality almonds, California's largest...information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit http...
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Almonds - At the Heart of a Healthful Diet; Research Continues to Illustrate Heart Health Benefits of Almonds
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 4/16/2004; 700+ words
; ...polyphenols) from almond skins interact synergistically...with the vitamin E in almonds to protect LDL cholesterol...promote the best quality almonds, California's largest...information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit http...
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Almonds become the latest 'health nut' as new study indicates that three ounces of almonds a day can significantly lower cholesterol.
PR Newswire; 11/8/1989; 700+ words
; ...four weeks on the almond diet which consisted...of whole natural almonds a day, and a supervised...enjoyable to eat." The Almond Board of California recommends that almonds be included in an...spokesperson for The Almond Board of California...subjects ate the almonds as a snack, ...
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Almond Joy: Once used primarily for baking, almonds now star in sauces and soups
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 8/27/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Not long ago, almonds were relegated to...supermarket. These days, almond butter nudges peanut...scientific affairs at the Almond Board of California, explains how almonds act as an emulsifier...Francisco that uses almonds on a daily basis...items. "Ground almond sauces are great...
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Almond Resorts Now Offers Double the Vacation Choice.
PR Newswire; 6/16/2005; 700+ words
; ...Vacationers now have their choice of two more Almond Resorts in the Caribbean: Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort on St. Lucia, which opens on November 15, 2005, and Almond Casuarina Beach Resort on Barbados, slated to...
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Almond joys; Nutty paste cuts fine figure in desserts.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 4/12/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...CHOCOLATE ALMOND TORTE 1 c. sliced natural almonds 2 c. flour 1...lightly packed almond paste 6 oz. semisweet...degrees. Spread out almonds on a large baking...Add toasted almonds and toss to coat...HarperCollins, 1991). ALMOND CAKE WITH AN APRICOT...
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Almonds.
Magazine article from: Natural Health; 1/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...cholesterol. WHAT THEY ARE An almond is the kernel of a small...range of B vitamins, almonds contain a significant...more than a pound of almonds per week, Spiller suggests...individual food like the almond. 1 oz. Almonds AN OUNCE OF ALMONDS contains...
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Almond Resorts Offers a Best Friend Getaway Weekend to Relax, Renew, Restore!
PR Newswire; 8/22/2008; 700+ words
; ...weekend is being offered at the All-New Almond Casuarina Beach resort - ST. PETERS...family to get together and recharge! So Almond Resorts wants to help you by offering...enjoy Caribbean-style fun together. Almond Casuarina Beach, the newest all-inclusive...
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Almond joy - A bumper crop of the versatile nut is good news for cooks.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 10/24/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...sprinkling of the remaining almonds. Makes 6-8 servings. Recipe courtesy of the Almond Board. BUTTERNUT SQUASH...Recipe courtesy of the Almond Board. GREEK HONEY AND ORANGE ALMOND COOKIES 2 c. toasted whole almonds, cooled 1 3/4 c...
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ALMONDS ADD FLAVOR Sinfully rich chocolate cake becomes more virtuous Using fewer egg yolks reduces the amount of added fat
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 3/24/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...butter. Toasting the almonds and adding some almond extract kept the...toasted and chopped almonds 1/4 teaspoon vanilla...extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, or to taste...powdered sugar, almonds and extracts. (If less almond flavor is desired...
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Almond, David 1951-
Book article from: Something About the Author
ALMOND, David 1951- Personal Born May 15, 1951, in Newcastle...England; son of James Arthur and Catherine (Barber) Almond; married Sara Jane Palmer; children: Freya Grace Almond-Palmer. Education: University of East Anglia, B...
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almond
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...nutlike seed (kernel) of the almond tree, used as food. 2. (also almond tree ) the widely cultivated...made of or flavored with almonds. ∎ of...pointed at one or both ends: almond eyes. ∎ ...
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almond oil
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
almond oil Essential oil from the seeds of either the almond tree ( Prunus amygdalus ) or more commonly the apricot tree ( Prunus armeniaca ), containing benzaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, and benzaldehyde cyanohydrin. After removal of the cyanide...
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earth almond
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
earth almond See tiger nut .
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oil of bitter almond
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
oil of bitter almond see benzaldehyde .
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