You never want to be without California Almonds. That’s why it’s a good thing they’ve got some serious staying power. If kept under cold storage conditions (<40°F and <65% relative humidity), whole natural almonds can be stored for about two years with no significant loss in quality.
Fast Facts:
Check out these other quick tips to help ensure your supply always stays top-notch:
- Store under cool and dry conditions (<40°F and <65% relative humidity).
- Avoid exposure to strong odors as almonds can absorb odors of other materials if exposed for prolonged periods.
- Protect from insects and pests.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, which can darken the surface of the nut.
- Roasted products must be protected from oxygen. Storage containers, resealable plastic bags, nitrogen flushing, and vacuum packaging are all good options.
- Rotate stocks.
Common Packaging for Container Shipment
|
Products |
Volume |
Container |
|
Natural Almonds |
25 lbs (11.3 kg)
50 lbs (22.7 kg) |
Cartons |
|
1 ton (1,000 kg) |
Fiber Bulk |
|
Cut Almonds |
25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
Cartons with plastic liner |
|
1000 lbs (681 kg)
1500 lbs (817.2 kg) |
Fiber Bulk with plastic liner |
|
Roasted Almonds |
25 lbs (11.3 kg) |
Cartons with vacuum-packed foil bags |
|
Inshell Almonds |
50 lbs (22.7 kg) |
Sacks |
