Almonds

Mamra almonds are smaller, denser, higher in oil and sweeter, and they command a premium in gifting and traditional Indian retail. Californian varieties such as Nonpareil, Independence and Carmel are larger and far more uniform, which suits high-speed retail packing, blanching and slicing. Neither is simply better — Mamra is worth its premium only where the consumer recognises and tastes it.

Count is the number of kernels per ounce and it functions as the size grade. A lower count means a larger kernel and a higher price. Always specify the count numerically in writing rather than describing the size in words, because "large" means different things to different suppliers.

Yes — whole natural, blanched, sliced, slivered, diced and almond flour. Processed formats have a shorter effective shelf life than whole kernels because more surface area is exposed to oxygen, so tell us your turnover and we will advise on pack format and whether nitrogen flush is worth taking.

Yes, on every lot, at origin before the goods ship, with the certificate tied to the consignment you receive. Almonds are in the higher-risk group for aflatoxin and Great Britain applies tighter maximum levels to ready-to-eat product than to product destined for further sorting, so we agree which category applies before quoting.

Almonds are a declarable allergen and we pack and ship them accordingly, with allergen statements issued on request. What we cannot do is control cross-contact inside your facility, so if you run allergen-free lines tell us at the enquiry stage and we will discuss pack format and delivery sequencing.

One pallet per line. On a first order we will accept a mixed pallet across two or more lines so you can trial several products without committing a full pallet to each.

Aflatoxin, pesticide residue, moisture, microbiology and foreign-matter screening as standard, certified against the lot you are buying. We test at origin before the goods ship rather than after they land, because a failed consignment sitting at a UK port costs far more than the testing ever did.

Aarleez Ltd is the importer of record. We clear GB import controls and quote delivered duty paid to your address in sterling, so the number you accept is the number you pay. Ex-warehouse collection is available if you would rather run your own leg.

Yes. Retail-ready and private-label packing is available from origin, including nitrogen flush where shelf life matters. Send your artwork and pack format and we will quote the packed price rather than a bulk price plus a vague conversion cost.