California Almonds
About California Almonds
The almond (Prunus dulcis) is species of edible tree nut originally from the Levant region of the Middle East. California is the largest producer of almonds, accounting for 80% of the world’s supply.
Grades
- US Fancy
- US Extra No.1
- US No.1 (Supreme)
- US Select Sheller Run
- US Standard Sheller Run
- US No.1 Whole and Broken
- US No.1 Pieces
Varieties
- Nonpareil
- Carmel
- Butte
- Padre
- Mission
- Monterey
- Sonora
- Super L
- Winters
- Avalon
- Wood Colony
- Fritz
- Price
- Peerless
More Information
Almond Board of California (http://www.almonds.com/)
Technical Information (http://www.almondboard.com/Handlers/Documents/Technical
Information Kit.pdf)
United States Department of Agriculture
(http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome)
Shelled Standards (http://www.almondboard.com/Handlers/Documents/USDA-Standards-Shelled-Almonds.pdf)
In-shell Standards (http://www.almondboard.com/Handlers/Documents/USDA-Standards-Almonds-in-Shell.pdf)
California Walnuts
About California Walnuts
The walnut is a tree nut of the genus Juglans, originating in ancient Persia. Early research into California walnut cultivation is credited to famous agricultural scientist Luther Burbank. California walnuts account for three-quarters of the world’s supply.
Varieties
Chandler
Hartley
Howard
Ivanhoe
Payne
Robert Livermore
Scharsch Franquette
Serr
Tulare
Vina
More Information
The CA Walnut Board and Walnut Commission (http://www.walnuts.org/)
Size and Color Chart (http://www.walnuts.org/walnuts/assets/File/Poster-web.pdf)
United States Department of Agriculture
(http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome)
Shelled Standards (http://www.agfoodsafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/helledWalnuts.pdf)
In-shell Standards (http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/175750.pdf)
pecans
About Pecans
The pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is tree nut originating in North America and commercially grown in the U.S. in 14 states. California is now the 7th top producing state in the country, with its nuts becoming sought after worldwide for their quality.
More Information
California Pecan Growers Association (http://www.californiapecangrowers.org/)
United States Department of Agriculture
(http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome)
Shelled Standards (http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/175742.pdf)
In-shell Standards (http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/175738.pdf)