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Jordan Almonds

Jordan Almonds
Jordan Almonds
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Jordan Almonds are whole almonds coated in a hard, colorful sugar shell, traditionally served as wedding favors in Italian and Italian-American celebrations. They are made from almonds, sugar, and food coloring, and are a staple at weddings, baptisms, and other festive events.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These are primarily a source of carbohydrates from the sugar coating, with some healthy fats and protein from the almond inside. A typical serving of five almonds provides around 70-80 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories735 kcal
Protein13 g
Carbs78 g
Fat42 g
Fiber9 g
Sugar62 g
Sodium10 mg
Vitamin E12 mg
Magnesium180 mg
Manganese1.5 mg
Copper0.8 mg
Phosphorus310 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.8 mg
Calcium230 mg
Iron3.5 mg

Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

In Italian tradition, five almonds represent five wishes for the newlyweds: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and long life. The hard candy shell is also a symbol of the bittersweet nature of life and marriage.

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