Almond Confections

part of: Almond

Chocolate-coated almonds are a classic confection that pairs the crunch and mild sweetness of roasted almonds with a shell of milk, dark, or white chocolate. They’re a perennial favourite in Australian gift boxes, trail mixes, and snack bowls.

The combination works because the bitterness of dark chocolate or the creaminess of milk chocolate complements the toasty, buttery flavour of a well-roasted almond. They sit comfortably between a snack and a treat.

Variations include yoghurt-coated almonds, sugar-shell “Jordan almonds” traditionally served at weddings, and almonds coated in flavoured chocolate such as salted caramel or coffee.

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How it's made

Almonds are sorted, roasted to develop flavour and crunch, then cooled. The roasted almonds are tumbled in a revolving pan or coating drum while tempered chocolate is gradually added in layers, building up a smooth, even shell. The coated almonds are then cooled to set the chocolate and may receive a final polish or dusting before packaging.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 528kcal
Protein 9.4g
Carbs 48.4g
Fat 33.5g
Fibre 3.6g Sugar 47.2g
Mass Distribution

1 piece is about 3.5 g — roughly 20 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈0.74kg
Freshwater ≈4593.63L
Land ≈14.63m²

≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

chocolate-coated nut treat

Classic dishes
  • Chocolate almond bark
  • Dragées
  • Chocolate nut cluster

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

FSANZ + USDA

How it was calculated

Recipe

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