Have you ever seen a snack quite as beautiful as our specially crafted Picasso Almonds? These dark chocolate almonds with an iridescent colorful coating are a treat for both your eyes and your stomach, which is probably why they’re one of our best sellers! Perfect to impress guests at your next dinner party, enjoy this delightful snack with friends to stimulate your taste buds and provide you with all the wonderful benefits of antioxidant rich chocolate and nutritious almonds. In gorgeous shades of red, purple, green and gold, our Picasso Almonds are truly a work of art which is as nourishing for your body as it is delicious. Go on, try one in every color!
Bring life and color to your palate with our Picasso almonds. Not only are they tasty, but you’ll enjoy the benefits of antioxidants from dark chocolate and almonds all at once.
Picasso almonds are available in 1 lb, 5 lb, 15 lb, and 25 lb size options, so get yours today.
Health Benefits
A study, from the universities of Aberdeen, Manchester, Cambridge and East Anglia, found that people who eat up to 100g (3.5 oz.) of chocolate a day are 11% less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problem than people who did not eat any at all. Scientists at Cornell University in New York found that a diet rich in antioxidant foods helps protect the brain against the build-up of amyloid plaques, proteins that disrupt normal brain function and can cause dementia. Chocolate is also one of the richest natural sources of magnesium, a mineral essential for brain health, that also contains caffeine (approximately 43mg per 100g of dark chocolate). Eating just a small amount — one or two squares a day — can help boost concentration and alertness.
Fun Facts
In order to make one pound of chocolate roughly 300 cocoa beans are needed. On average farmers lose 30% of their crop each year due to the fact that cacao trees are so delicate. Chocolate comes from a fruit tree; it’s made from a seed. Cote d’Ivoire provides approximately 40% of the world’s cocoa supply, which makes it the single largest cocoa producer in the world. A farmer must wait four to five years for a cacao tree to produce its first beans. September 13th is International Chocolate Day.
How to Store and Select
Do not refrigerate! Chocolate absorbs other odors that can cause the chocolate to taste unpleasant. Moisture from the fridge can result in “sugar bloom” which means the sugar rises to the surface and discolors the chocolate. Although it has no effect on the flavor, it doesn’t look too appealing. Store your chocolates in a dry, cool place, ideally between 65 and 70 degree F. Seal your chocolates in an air-tight container and keep them away from sunlight or direct artificial light.
Made in The USA
Proudly made in The USA. Shipped directly from our distribution center located in San Antonio, Texas.
