Description and features of the preparation of almond chips. Useful properties, possible harm. How to use almond shavings in the kitchen?
Almond shavings or almond petals are thin slices of almonds and are mainly used to decorate pastry dishes. However, such a decoration not only pleases the eye, but also increases the nutritional properties, since the nut contains many useful biologically active components. The main thing is that the chips purchased in the store are not saturated with sugar syrup and processed with preservatives, as well as other artificial additives. To be sure of the benefits of the product, it is best to prepare it yourself.
Composition and calorie content of almond chips
In the photo, almond shavings
Natural almond petals retain all the usefulness of the nut, except that when cutting, the concentration of some vitamins may slightly decrease due to contact with air, however, if you eat the product almost immediately after cooking, the losses will be insignificant. For this reason, we recommend preparing the product not with a stock, but as much as is needed for a particular case.
The calorie content of almonds is 609 kcal per 100 g, of which:
- Proteins - 18.6 g;
- Fat - 53.7 g;
- Carbohydrates - 13 g.
- Fiber - 7 g;
- Water - 4 g.
The product, as you can see, has a high nutritional value, is an excellent source of protein and good fats, which are not to be feared, when consumed in moderation, of course.
Fatty acids per 100 g:
- Saturated - 5 g;
- Monounsaturated - 36.7 g;
- Polyunsaturated - 12, 8 g.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids per 100 g:
- Omega-3 - 0, 006 g;
- Omega-6 - 12, 059
In addition, pay attention to the rich vitamin and mineral composition of the confectionery decoration.
Vitamins per 100 g:
- Vitamin A - 3 mcg;
- Beta carotene - 0.02 mg;
- Vitamin B1, thiamine - 0.25 mg;
- Vitamin B2, riboflavin - 0.65 mg;
- Vitamin B4, choline - 52, 1 mg;
- Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid - 0.4 mg;
- Vitamin B6, pyridoxine - 0.3 mcg;
- Vitamin B9, folate - 40 mcg;
- Vitamin C, ascorbic acid - 1.5 mg;
- Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol - 24.6 mg;
- Vitamin H, biotin - 17 mcg;
- Vitamin K, phylloquinone - 7 mcg;
- Vitamin PP, NE - 6, 2 mg;
- Niacin - 4 mg
Macronutrients per 100 g:
- Potassium - 748 mg;
- Calcium - 273 mg;
- Silicon - 50 mg;
- Magnesium - 234 mg;
- Sodium - 10 mg;
- Sulfur - 178 mg;
- Phosphorus - 473 mg;
- Chlorine - 39 mg.
Microelements per 100 g:
- Aluminum - 394 mg;
- Boron - 200 mcg;
- Vanadium - 44.9 mcg;
- Iron - 4.2 mg;
- Iodine - 2 mcg;
- Cobalt - 12.3 mcg;
- Lithium - 21.4 mcg
- Manganese - 1.92 mg;
- Copper - 140 mcg;
- Molybdenum - 29.7 mcg;
- Nickel - 120 mcg;
- Rubidium - 17 mcg;
- Selenium - 2.5 mcg;
- Strontium - 11.6 mcg;
- Titanium - 45 mcg;
- Fluorine - 91 mcg;
- Chromium - 10 mcg;
- Zinc - 2, 12 mg;
- Zirconium - 35 mcg.
The product is also distinguished by a good composition of amino acids, it contains all essential amino acids, that is, those that our body cannot produce on its own. Also, there are many nonessential amino acids in the composition.
