7 Surprising Facts About Almonds | Elune Blue

Almonds are a drupe, not a nut. A drupe is a fleshy fruit with a single seed. Almonds are part of the Prunus family. They are related to peaches, plums, apricots and cherries. Learn more about the magic of Almonds: https://eluneblue.com/almond-spiritual-meaning/ Connect with us online: Website: http://eluneblue.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EluneBlue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EluneBlue Tumblr: https://eluneblue.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eluneblue/ 🎵 Track: "A Subtle Warmth" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ZKCLjj Transcript (with Timestamps): • 00:00 - 00:09 Drupe, Not Nut Almonds are a drupe, not a nut. A drupe is a fleshy fruit with a single seed. • 00:10 - 00:17 Prunus Family Almonds are part of the Prunus family. They are related to peaches, plums, apricots and cherries. • 00:17 - 00:24 Water-Efficient Almonds are the most water-efficient crop in the world. They only need about 1 gallon of water to produce 1 pound of almonds. • 00:24 - 00:36 Bittersweet There are two main types of almonds: sweet almonds and bitter almonds. Sweet almonds are the most common type and are used for food. Bitter almonds are poisonous and should not be eaten. • 00:36 - 00:45 "Amygdalon" The name "almond" comes from the Latin word "amygdalon", which means "kernel". This is because the almond is the kernel of the almond tree. • 00:45 - 00:53 Living History Almond trees are some of the longest-lived trees in the world, with some trees living for over 100 years. • 00:53 - 01:00 Shades of Almond: The color of almonds can vary depending on the variety. Some almonds are white, while others are brown or pink. #almonds #funfacts #eluneblue