Gusta Chopped Almonds glass jar from Sicily
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Sicilia

Gusta Chopped Almonds

4.627 reviews

Chopped almonds from Sicilia. Sun-dried and cracked, one ingredient.

$12.97

Purchase type
  • Sun-dried and cracked by the family that grows them
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Ancient almond grove on rocky Sicilian terrain, dry stone walls
Place
Sicilia has grown almonds since ancient times. The island’s rocky valleys and long dry summers are exactly what the almond tree asks for: poor soil, strong sun, little water. Trees that grow in stress produce almonds with more concentrated flavor than those grown in irrigated, fertile ground.
Almonds drying on woven mat, wooden mallet and cracked shells on stone terrace
Process
The almonds are harvested and sun-dried before cracking. The family processes them shortly after harvest, with no long storage between field and chopping. The result is a nut that is dry and even, not soft.
Older hands cracking almonds with mallet, shallow basket of almonds beside
People
The family we work with in Sicilia has tended almond trees on the same land for generations. These trees are older than the people who tend them. We visit after the harvest and buy the season’s crop directly.

What's inside

Ingredients
Almonds. No added salt. No added oil. No preservatives.
Certifications
  • Made in Italy
Contains
Almonds (tree nuts).

How to use it

Scatter over yogurt, oatmeal, or ricotta. Fold into cookie dough or press onto a tart shell. Use to finish roasted fish or vegetables.

Our default finishing nut. The texture holds through heat and cold.

Pairs with

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Questions

  • Are these roasted or raw?
    Sun-dried after harvest, not oven-roasted.
  • Are they salted?
    No added salt. One ingredient: almonds.
  • What is the difference between chopped, sliced, and slivered almonds?
    Sliced almonds are thin flat rounds, slivered almonds are julienned lengthwise, and chopped almonds are diced into small even pieces. Chopped almonds give more texture and a stronger almond presence. They hold their shape better as a topping and go further in baked goods.
  • How long do they keep once opened?
    Almonds are among the more stable chopped nuts. Keep the lid tight and store away from heat and light. At room temperature: 4-5 months. In the refrigerator: up to 6 months. Rancid almonds smell like paint or cut grass.
  • Can I use them in savory cooking?
    Yes. They finish roasted fish, work pressed into a spice crust for chicken or lamb, and fold well into salads with bitter greens.
  • How are Sicilian almonds different from California almonds?
    Sicilian almonds grow on dry, rocky terrain under the Mediterranean sun without irrigation. The poor soil and dry heat concentrate the oils and produce a more pronounced flavor. They are typically smaller than California almonds, but denser.
  • Are these a single ingredient?
    Yes. Almonds only. Nothing added.
  • How is this shipped?
    Ships from the US. In-stock orders go out within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don’t love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions.

Reviews

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.