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Almonds are edible seeds from the fruit of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), which is native to the Middle East and South Asia. Almonds are widely consumed as a snack or used in cooking and baking due to their rich flavor and nutritional benefits. There are two main types of almonds:
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These are the edible variety and are commonly used for consumption raw, roasted, or as ingredients in food products.
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These contain cyanide compounds and are not typically eaten raw but are used to produce almond oil for industrial purposes and in small quantities for flavouring in certain products like almond extract.
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