Organic toasted and salted almonds from L’Arcolaio are premium Sicilian snacks produced through a social rehabilitation project in the Syracuse prison. These organic almonds are meticulously peeled, oven-roasted, and seasoned with sea salt to create a balanced, crunchy snack ideal for aperitifs.
Key Features and Sourcing
- Artisanal Process: The almonds are immersed in warm water to remove the thin peel before being oven-roasted to achieve their award-winning “ideal crunchiness”.
- Premium Ingredients: They use only certified organic Sicilian almonds and precious sea salt, specifically sourced from the WWF Nature Reserve of Trapani.
- Award-Winning Quality: Under the Dolci Evasioni brand, these almonds won the Judges Award for best “Dried/Toasted Fruit” at the 2020 International Taste Awards.
- Health Benefits: Sicilian almonds are naturally high in Vitamin E, calcium, and iron.
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
According to Storeitaly.org and InCampagna, the typical nutritional profile for the salted variety is:
- Energy: 580–670 kcal
- Fat: 50g–56.2g
- Protein: 21g
- Fiber: 12g
- Salt: 1.5g–2.0g
Packaging Options
- 100g Bag: Commonly sold in vacuum-sealed plastic bags to preserve fragrance and freshness.
