Almond Butter

Also Known As : Badamvenna (Telugu), Pātāmveṇṇey (Tamil), Bādāmibeṇṇe (Kannada), Badāṁveṇṇa (Malayalam), Bādāmabaṭara (Marathi) and Badāmadēmakhaṇa (Punjabi)

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet nutty taste.

Usage Tips

Almond butter can be used as a spread on bread to make breakfast tasty and healthy.
It can be used in smoothies to thicken and add a subtle sweetness.
It can also be used in hummus, instead of Tahini.
It can also be added to cookie dough to impart a nutty flavour.
It contains natural oils which can become rancid, so it's best to refrigerate it.
It works well with fruit smoothies.

Description

Almond butter is a paste made from sweet, edible almonds. It is prepared by grinding shelled, blanched, raw or roasted almonds. It comes in two variations – Stir and Non-stir. Stir versions of butter are totally smooth and non-stir versions are emulsified butter, which is normally mixed with agents like chocolate or flax seed.

Health benefits

Almond butter helps to control diabetes.⁽¹⁾
It helps to protect the heart against conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.⁽¹⁾
It helps to boost metabolism.⁽¹⁾
It also helps to lower the risk of chronic diseases.⁽¹⁾
Almond butter is rich in magnesium which relaxes the veins and arteries, thus improving blood flow and the circulation of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.⁽²⁾
It is also a great source of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and phosphorous.⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

It is best to select almond butter that is packed in glass bottles or jars as opposed to plastic containers. Plastic has harmful chemicals which can leak into food especially when heated.

Note

Excess consumption of Almond butter can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. People who are allergic to almond butter may experience rashes and hives.⁽³⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/almond-butter.html

(2) https://barneybutter.com/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-almond-butter/

(3) https://stylesatlife.com/articles/almond-butter-benefits/

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