Spa Cuisine: Quick Facts

Egypt’s famed King Tutankahmun took several handfuls of almonds to his grave in 1352 BC to nourish him on his journey to the afterlife.²
Almost one in four new products in the United States introduced with nuts in 2006 featured almonds.1
In the Bible’s book of Jeremiah, a rod of almond is seen as a sign of rebirth.2
Almonds are low in saturated fat and are cholesterol-free.1
Almond blossoms figured prominently in the design of the Menorah, as Moses was instructed to shape its cups like almond blossoms.2
There are four main varieties of almonds: Nonpareil, Carmel, Mission Type and California Type.1
Van Gogh devoted more than 12 paintings to almond plants.2

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