{"id":6313,"date":"2017-11-09T13:31:25","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T13:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=6313"},"modified":"2017-11-09T13:31:25","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T13:31:25","slug":"dinette-teller-46-almonds-symbol-puglia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=6313","title":{"rendered":"The Dinette Teller – 46. Almonds, a symbol of Puglia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The almonds are a type of dried fruit. They are very versatile and rich in healthy properties.<\/p>\n

In Italy, almonds are mainly grown and harvested in Puglia, where the climate ease the rising of the Almond Trees, which is of the Rosacea family.<\/p>\n

Origins<\/h3>\n

The name “mandorla” (“almond” in Italian) derives from the Latin \u201camygdalus\u201d. In fact, there is a part of the brain which is called “Amidgala” because it is almond-shaped. Some experts deem that the name derives also from the name of the Goddess “Cibale”. It is told that the almond tree was born from the blood of the Goddess.<\/p>\n

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The Goddess Cibale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The plant belongs to countries like China and Japan and it arrived in Italy thanks to the Phoenician trades.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h3>\n

The almond tree is strong and resistant. For this reason, it grows in dry soils. The harvesting period runs from the end of August to the beginning of October. After the harvesting, the almonds are left under the sun on large cloths to dry. Almonds are a dried fruits rich in fats and with a low amount of water. It is a healthy food rich in nutritional properties.<\/p>\n

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An almonds carpet!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The most popular almond variety is the “Filippo Cea”, characterized by its round and small shape. It has an intense, buttery and balanced taste. it is perfect for bakery thanks to its soft and doughy texture. Almonds can be preserved for months in dried spaces.<\/p>\n

Nutritional Properties<\/h3>\n

Almonds are a healthy unsaturated fat rich in triglycerides, mainly oleic acid, omega 6 fats and linoleic acid<\/strong>. Conversely, almonds have a very low amount of “bad” fats, such as saturated fats or cholesterol.<\/p>\n

Almonds are also a good source of proteins<\/strong>. Therefore, it is can be seen as an essential food for vegetarians. They are also\u00a0gluten-free<\/strong> and have no lactose.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0These qualities make it the perfect supplement for those who suffer from a certain type of intolerances, allergies, or celiac disease.<\/p>\n

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A wonderful supplement for everyone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is also a very good source of vitamins B2, B1, E and PP.<\/strong> These vitamins are very good for your eyes and skin.<\/p>\n

They are also rich in mineral salts, such as Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almonds can also help your digestion and the balance of the intestinal bacterial flora thanks to its high content in\u00a0fibre.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Be careful!<\/h3>\n

Almonds have to be eaten moderately due to the following reasons:<\/p>\n

These type of dry fruits are\u00a0high in calories<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0600 Kcal\/100g. In fact, an intake of 10-15 almonds per day is the maximum amount recommended.<\/p>\n

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Better not to exceed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n