Almond butter most likely originated in parts of Asia and was brought to the Americas by Spanish Sailors in the 1700’s. Its popularity as a nut started to boom around the 2000’s as an organic and enriched ingredient that provided a unique taste with some similarities to that of traditional peanut butter but had some————–

The nutrients and vitamins in Almond butter are higher then conventional peanut butter and provide individuals with a rich creamy taste that has some very apparent benefits.

Calories:

The caloric intake of almond butter to that of conventional peanut butter is fairly similar. Almond butter has approx 10% less calories and has around 90% of the same amount of protein per serving size. Since Almond butter offers nearly the same amount of protein to that of peanut butter, then it makes for a great alturnative to regular peanut butter. It also has some more vitamins and minerals as well. 

Flavor:

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Benefit Claims:

• Excellent source of vitamin E that has been shown to potentially slow down aging of brain cells
• Can possibly help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL)
• Rich in Fatty Omega-3 Acids
• Almond butter has shown to help those that may have peanut allergies, in that they can enjoy the delicious flavors of nut butter without the symptoms of a serious allergy from consuming traditional peanut butter.

Summary: 

The rich and delightfully distinctive desirable taste of savory smooth almond butter makes a great addition to a functional food manufacturing project. It can add health benefits as well as a enjoyable flavor to protein bars, cups and panned food products.