Almond Mocha Fudge, Vanilla Swiss Almond, Espresso Almond Fudge; the names say it all. Add almonds to ice cream, frozen novelties, spreads, yogurts, cheese or other dairy items and those foods suddenly sound and taste more gourmet.
Consumers describe the flavor of almonds as subtle and smooth: the perfect ingredient nut for both sweet and savory foods. In fact, 84 percent of consumers agree that chocolate is better with almonds. Toasted almonds are superb with vanilla. The savory flavor of cheese and cheese spread is also enhanced by the buttery nuttiness of almonds. Almonds are highly complementary to lower-acid fruit flavors, especially cherry, strawberry, cranberry and raspberry. Almonds retain their appealing crunch across a wide range of temperatures, largely due to their low moisture content. Combining almond forms allows you to optimize their visual and flavor appeal.