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Almond Meal

Ground almond meal.

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About Almond Meal

Almond meal is a ground almond ingredient, generally coarser than almond flour and often made from almonds with their skins still present. It is used in cakes, crumbles, cookies, pastry mixtures, coatings, stuffings, and some savoury preparations.

It has a noticeable nutty flavour and a coarse, slightly gritty texture. Skin-on versions appear tan or speckled, while blanched versions are paler; milling whole almonds or almond pieces produces variation in particle size and colour.

Almond meal is usually sold dry as a loose powder or meal. Coarser grinding preserves a more granular texture, while the use of blanched almonds changes the colour; products may therefore differ in appearance and handling from finely milled almond flour.

Ingredient type
derived ingredient
Form
meal

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Where almond meal appears

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Local names for almond meal

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

Almond meal

English

ALMOND MEAL FLOUR

Search alias · Not a confirmed translation

English

blanched almond meal

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Almond Meal nutrition & diet

Almond Meal nutritional value

Nut, almond meal

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
570.3kcal
Protein
19.7g
Carbs
5.4g
Fat
50.5g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F006077. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Establish whether almond meal is ground blanched kernels or skin-on almonds, and note grind size, partial defatting, and any added ingredients. Use the recipe’s edible portion, distinguishing meal used in pastry, breading, fillings, or toppings where sugar, salt, oil, eggs, dairy, or cereal ingredients may be present.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to almond meal’s skin status, grind, and composition, distinguishing it from almond flour and blended meal products.

Diet considerations

Plain almond meal is plant-derived, while commercial or recipe versions may include wheat or other cereal ingredients. Compatibility changes in coatings, pastries, fillings, and batters containing eggs, dairy, sugar, honey, or animal fats. Confirm the exact formulation before applying dietary notes to the prepared dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Nut, almond meal ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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