Candy almonds

Since 1951, the majority of imported almonds have come from Spain and Turkey. Production of almonds in southern Italy has declined by neatly 50% owing to competition from Spain, the United States, and Turkey. Efforts have been made, however, to expand the ItaUan almond industry (155). The United States is a primary exporter of almonds. Shelled almonds are used primarily by candy manufacturers and nut salters. In-sheU almonds are sold as mixtures of the in-sheU nut through retail outlets. 

The Problem A service group is selling candy bars and bags of almonds for a fund-raiser. They re selling the candy bars (which cost them 40 cents each) for 1 and the bags of almonds (which cost them 50[Pg.238]

Write an equation about the total receipts by multiplying the amount charged by the number of each type of item. Write an equation about the total number of items by adding the number of each type together and setting it equal to 1,350. Letting the number of candy bars be represented by c and the number of bags of almonds be represented by a, the two equations are lc + 1.25a = 1,500 and c + a = 1,350. Solve for c in the second equation and substitute the equivalent into the first equation. 

The group sold 600 bags of almonds. That means that 1,350 - 600 = 750 candy bars were sold. To figure out the cost for these items, multiply 750 times 40[Pg.239]

Nut pieces are added to ice cream products to provide texture contrast, flavour and visual appeal. Several types of nuts are used, for example almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. Walnuts and pecans are often candied to create a crisper texture and darker colour. In the candying process, the nuts are mixed with sugar and then cooked at about 115 C. Nut pastes can be used as flavourings. Nut ingredients are generally expensive. Since some people are allergic to nuts control systems must be put in place to ensure that nuts cannot enter products on which they are not declared as ingredients. 

Nougat paste serves as a soft or firm candy filling. It contains up to 2% water and roasted dehuUed filberts (hazelnuts) or roasted de-hulled almonds, finely ground in the presence of sugar and cocoa products. Cocoa products... 

Croquant serves generally as a filling for candy. It is made of molten sucrose, which has been at least partly caramelized, and ground and roasted almonds or nuts. It is occasionally mixed with marzipan, nougat, stable dairy products, fruit constituents and/or starch syrup. Croquant can be formulated to a brittle or soft consistency. 

Bitter almonds contain pmssic acid and should not be eaten but sweet almonds are popular eaten alone when dried, or when roasted and salted. Almonds are also used in a variety of products, including candies and rich pastries. Additionally, other imaginative uses for almonds may be found, such as waffles, biscuits, muffins, vegetable salads, topping for baked goods, or as additions to meats, poultry, or seafood salads. Almond oil is used in flavoring extracts. 

A Christmas cookie made with honey, brown sugar, almonds, candied fruit peel, and spices. 

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