ALMOND FLOUR: ONE INGREDIENT AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES OF FOOD APPLICATION
ALFRUS SRL
We process the best almonds to bring the authentic flavor of quality into the world.
As the queen of dried fruit, almond is employed daily in the production of some of the most widely used ingredients worldwide, within the food and gastronomic sector.
Among these, almond flour stands out as one of the most sought-after almond-based products, serving as a basic ingredient in the preparation of a wide variety of foods.
It is no coincidence that some of the leading companies in the field of market analysis, have estimated that the almond flour market will experience significant growth with a very high CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
The unstoppable growth is linked to several key factors and market trends, including:
The increasing demand from today’s health-conscious consumers for tasty and healthy ingredients that combine authentic flavors with outstanding beneficial properties is supporting the almond flour market.
In this context, almond flour emerges as the perfect solution, as it is a naturally gluten and lactose-free ingredient and an important source of nutrients and restorative properties which are absent in other types of flour. It also contains vegetable proteins and substances beneficial to the body, such as vitamin E, vitamin B and mineral salts like magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.
Additionally, almond flour boasts a low glycemic index, releasing blood sugar at a slower rate and providing a source of continuous energy. The lower carbohydrate amount also deserves a special mention.
Therefore, choosing almond flour is more than just a matter of taste; it is an important health choice.
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Apart from being an extremely nutritious product, almond flour is also the ideal ingredient for breaking the monotony of daily food routines. A key ingredient with great versatility, to be included in innovative menu or varied diets.
Almond flour has a grainy appearance, a moist texture and a delicate, slightly aromatic taste, making it particularly light and suitable for a wide range of applications.
Its culinary uses are numerous. It can be used in both sweet and savory bakery products including: pasta, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pastries, energy bars and high quality confectionery products such as amaretti and French macarons, Additionally, it can be used as a coating for fried foods or as a natural thickener for sauces, soups or different types of dough, due to its ability to retain moisture, making it soft and simplifying any production process.
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Alfrus almond flour is a high-grade natural product.
It is obtained through milling, a pulverization process that turns natural or blanched almonds into a product with a fine and floury texture.
The taste of almond flour depends primarily on the origin of the raw material. At Alfrus, we obtain this precious ingredient from top-quality almonds with exceptional organoleptic characteristics and a superior aromatic-gustatory profile.
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For years, Alfrus almonds flour has been one of the flagship products in our range, which we produce in two different versions:
A distinguishing factor of Alfrus is the customization of each product, including blanched almond flour, which we adapt by the millimeter to the production and sale requirements of those who choose us.
Our high-tech systems enable us to achieve the exact particle size required by our customers. As a matter of fact, the milling process involves passing almonds through steel rollers before sieving, in order to obtain the precise grain size required.
For instance, our blanched almond flour is available in the following qualities:
This is how we ensure a completely customized production.
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Choosing Alfrus almonds means entering a world of endless taste opportunities, where each single product opens doors to a universe of taste.