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Bitter almond

Bitter almond is a kernel from a bitter almond variety, valued for its markedly bitter, aromatic flavour and generally used sparingly as flavouring.

Bitter almond — illustrative ingredient image

About Bitter almond

Bitter almonds are kernels from bitter almond varieties, distinct in flavour from the sweet almonds commonly eaten as snacks. They have a similar small, oval kernel form, but a markedly bitter, aromatic taste; culinary use is generally as a flavouring in small amounts rather than as a snack nut.

They may be sold whole or ground, though availability and permitted uses vary by place. Bitter almond products can differ from sweet almonds and from almond flavourings, so the exact form matters when interpreting a food description.

Ingredient type
whole food

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bitter almonds

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Bitter almond nutrition & diet

Bitter almond nutritional value

Bitter almond

Per 100 g of 100 g of the recorded edible food form.

Calories
544kcal
Protein
22.3g
Carbs
3.9g
Fat
46.6g

Reference values for the displayed measured form. Recipe, brand, ingredients and preparation can change the values.

Whole bitter kernels, ground kernels, and derived flavouring products are different forms and should not be treated as nutritionally equivalent.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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: BLS 4.0 — Bitter almond (H220100) ↗. 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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