Almond

• Heart Health: High in unsaturated fats and vitamin E, which help improve heart health and lower cholesterol levels.


• Skin Health: Rich in antioxidants like vitamin E that protect the skin from oxidative stress and aging.


• Weight Management: Contains fiber and healthy fats that promote satiety, helping to manage weight.


• Bone Health: A good source of magnesium and calcium, which are essential for bone health.

• Eaten as a snack, raw or roasted.


• Used in baking, milk production, and as an ingredient in desserts and snacks.


• Almond oil is widely used for skincare and hair treatments.


• Ground almonds are used to make almond flour for gluten-free baking.

Almonds from Iran are widely exported to several CIS countries including:

- Russia

- Kazakhstan

- Azerbaijan

- Uzbekistan

- Kyrgyzstan

These countries have a growing demand for almonds due to their popularity in both culinary and health-focused markets.

In Iran, hectares of land are currently under almond cultivation. This growing operation is part of a larger effort to increase production and export high-quality almonds to international markets, especially the CIS region.