Almonds are the fruit of the almond tree, grown primarily in California as well as the Mediterranean, Australia and South Africa. There are 2 types of Almonds: sweet and bitter. The bitter Almonds have a strong flavor and contain traces of prussic acid. When the bitter Almond is heated, the toxicity is destroyed. The sweet Almonds have a delicate and slightly sweet flavor. Almonds are available blanched or unblanched. This Almond Meal is made from ground, unblanched Almonds. The Almond is a nutritional powerhouse containing calcium, fiber, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin and vitamin E.