Almond cream with almond pieces ALMOND CRUNCHY 300 g

ALMOND CRUNCHY – almond spread with crunchy almond pieces

Almond Crunchy is our almond spread for everyone who likes a bit of crunch. More than half of the jar (53%) is roasted almonds – ground into a velvety cream and added back in crunchy pieces. No palm oil and no milk powder, just a proper dose of almond flavour. We make it by hand in the Kraków workshop of Good Noot – the nutty sister of the Good Lood ice cream shops.

Prefer a perfectly smooth paste made from almonds only? Try Tylko Migdał 100% almond paste. Love crunchy spreads but fancy hazelnuts? Meet Hazelnoot Crunchy hazelnut spread.

Why do Nootheads choose Almond Crunchy?

• 53% roasted almonds – almonds are the first and main ingredient.
• Real crunch – almond pieces in every spoonful.
• Vegan – no milk powder or other animal ingredients.
• No palm oil – we use shea fat and sunflower oil.
• Gluten-free, with no preservatives or artificial colours.
• Handmade in Kraków – we roast and grind the almonds ourselves and label the jars by hand. Shipped within 24 h, free delivery from 99 PLN.

Almond spread – what exactly is it?

An almond spread (also called almond cream) is a sweet spread based on ground almonds – ready to eat straight from the jar, on bread, toast or pancakes. Besides almonds it usually contains sugar, fat and a pinch of salt, which give it a creamy texture and a dessert-like taste. Almond Crunchy also has almond pieces, so it is a crunchy spread rather than a perfectly smooth one.

It is worth telling it apart from a few "relatives". Almond paste is nothing but ground almonds, with no additions – ours is Tylko Migdał. An almond cake cream is a homemade pastry filling you make yourself, for example from Almond Crunchy and mascarpone (recipe below). And almond face creams belong in the bathroom, not in our workshop. Where does the name come from? "Almond" is the nut, and "crunchy" says it all.

How to choose a good almond spread? What to look for in the ingredients

• How many almonds? The almond content should be given as a percentage. The higher up the list and the bigger the percentage, the more almond flavour.
• Order of ingredients – the list starts with the ingredient there is most of.
• Type of fat – check whether the ingredients include palm oil.
• Sugar – compare the "of which sugars" line in the nutrition table.
• Milk powder – important if you eat plant-based, as many spreads contain it.

To be honest about our spread: Almond Crunchy is sweetened with sugar – it is the second ingredient, and 100 g contains 23 g of sugars. If you are looking for almonds with no added sugar, choose Tylko Migdał paste (4.7 g of sugars per 100 g; contains naturally occurring sugars).

Ingredients and nutrition facts

Ingredients: roasted almonds (53%), sugar, shea fat, sunflower oil, Himalayan salt, emulsifier: lecithins (sunflower).

Allergen information: contains almonds. May contain traces of other nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios) and soy.

Nutrition	100 g	tablespoon 15 g*
Energy	2710 kJ / 647 kcal	407 kJ / 97 kcal
Fat	56 g	8.4 g
– of which saturates	11 g	1.7 g
Carbohydrate	23 g	3.5 g
– of which sugars	23 g	3.5 g
Protein	13 g	2.0 g
Salt	0.38 g	0.06 g

*Values per tablespoon (15 g) calculated from the values per 100 g.

Storage: keep in a dry, cool and dark place. Oil on the surface is natural – just stir before use. You will find the best-before date on the jar.

What to use almond spread for?

Almond Crunchy works on sandwiches and toast, in porridge and yoghurt, on pancakes, waffles and omelettes, and as a filling for croissants, cupcakes and tarts. Savoury? Add a spoonful to an Asian-style noodle sauce or a salad dressing.

Recipe: almond cake cream with mascarpone

Ingredients: 250 g chilled mascarpone, 200 ml chilled 30% cream, approx. 150 g Almond Crunchy.

Method: whip the cream with the mascarpone until stiff. Finally add Almond Crunchy and stir briefly with a spatula – the almond pieces will stay in the cream. Enough to fill and cover a cake of about 20–22 cm. Almond Crunchy sweetens the cream on its own, so you usually don't need extra sugar. Note: with mascarpone and cream the dessert is no longer vegan.

Recipe: no-bake almond and raspberry tart

Ingredients: 200 g oat biscuits, 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, approx. 200 g Almond Crunchy, 150 g raspberries.

Method: crush the biscuits, mix with the oil and press into a tart tin of about 20 cm. Chill for 20 minutes. Spread Almond Crunchy over the base, top with raspberries and chill for another hour. Choose vegan biscuits and the whole dessert is vegan.

Almond Crunchy, Tylko Migdał or Hazelnoot Crunchy?

	Almond Crunchy 300 g	Tylko Migdał 200 g	Hazelnoot Crunchy 300 g
Main ingredient	almonds 53%	almonds 100%	hazelnuts 58%
Sweetened with	sugar	nothing – just almonds	sugar and maltitol
Sugars /100 g	23 g	4.7 g	10 g
Energy /100 g	647 kcal	639 kcal	682 kcal
Texture	with almond pieces	smooth paste	with hazelnut pieces
Vegan	yes	yes	no

FAQ – frequently asked questions about Almond Crunchy

What does the name Almond Crunchy mean?

It is exactly what it says: an almond spread with crunchy almond pieces.

What is the difference between an almond spread and almond paste?

A spread is almonds plus other ingredients (in Almond Crunchy: sugar, shea fat, sunflower oil, salt and lecithin) that give it a sweet, dessert-like taste. A paste is ground almonds only – like Tylko Migdał.

How many calories are in almond spread?

100 g of Almond Crunchy is 647 kcal. A tablespoon (15 g) is about 97 kcal and a teaspoon (5 g) about 32 kcal – calculated from the nutrition table.

How much sugar does Almond Crunchy contain?

23 g of sugars per 100 g, i.e. about 3.5 g per tablespoon. The spread is sweetened with sugar.

How does almond spread fit into a balanced diet?

Here are the numbers: 100 g is 647 kcal, 56 g of fat and 23 g of sugars. Almond Crunchy is a sweet addition to a varied diet. If you want less sugar, reach for Tylko Migdał paste – no added sugar (contains naturally occurring sugars).

What is almond spread used for?

For spreading on bread, pancakes and waffles, in porridge and yoghurt, as a filling for baked goods and as a base for cake creams. It also works in sauces and dressings.

Is Almond Crunchy vegan and gluten-free?

Yes. It contains no milk powder or other animal ingredients. It is also gluten-free and palm oil free.

Can I give almond spread to my child?

Almonds are a common allergen – decide with your paediatrician about introducing the spread into your child's diet. Remember that it is a sweet spread: 23 g of sugars per 100 g.

Why does oil collect on top?

It is natural oil from the almonds that separates during storage. Just stir the spread before use.

Where can I buy Almond Crunchy almond spread?

At goodnoot.com you buy directly from the producer – fresh jars from our workshop in Kraków. We ship within 24 h, and delivery is free from 99 PLN.