NONPAREIL
Shell: Soft shell, light color, high suture opening
Nut: Medium, flat shape, smooth surface
Classification: Nonpareil type
Characteristics: Long and flat
CARMEL
Shell: Soft shell, good shell integrity, tight suture opening
Nut: Medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface
Classification: California type
Characteristics: Long and flat
BUTTE
Shell: Semi-hard shell, light color, smooth surface, low suture opening
Nut: Small, short plump shape, wrinkled surface
Classification: California type, Mission type
Characteristics: Short and plump/round
PADRE
Shell: Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening
Nut: Small, short wide shape, wrinkled surface
Classification: California type, Mission type
Characteristics: Short and plump/round
MISSION
Classification: Mission type
Shell: Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening
Nut: Small, short wide shape, dark brown, deeply wrinkled surface
MONTEREY
Shell: Hard shell, smooth surface, low suture opening
Nut: Large, long, narrow shape, deeply wrinkled surface
Classification: California type
Characteristics: Long and flat
SONORA
Shell: Soft shell, dark brown color, rough surface, high suture opening
Nut: Large, long narrow shape, light color, smooth surface
Classification: California type, Nonpareil type
Characteristics: Long and flat
FRITZ
Shell: Semi-hard shell, good shell integrity, low suture opening
Nut: Small, medium plump shape, fairly wrinkled surface
Classification: California type, Mission type
Characteristics: Short and plump/round
PEERLESS
Classification: California type, In-shell/hard shell
Shell: Hard shell, good shell integrity, smooth surface, no suture opening
Nut: Medium, wide shape, fairly wrinkled surface
Premium Almonds from the USA – Quality You Can Trust
At ML Nuts GmbH, we offer top-grade almonds sourced directly from the finest growing regions in California, including the Central Valley – the heart of global almond production.
Our almond varieties include Nonpareil, Monterey, and Independence… available in a wide range of sizes and specifications. Whether raw, natural, or blanched, our almonds are known for their crisp texture, rich flavor, and consistent quality.
All products meet international food safety standards and are ideal for snack production, confectionery, baking, and plant-based applications.
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