
Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Elote
What You Should Know
Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Elote is a 6‑ounce bag of seasoned roasted almonds that brings a smoky, spicy take on Mexican street corn to the snack aisle. You’ll usually find it on the snack shelf near other flavored nuts, party mixes, and chip varieties, often grouped with Blue Diamond’s other flavored almond SKUs. The product fits spontaneous grocery trips for entertaining, game‑day shopping, road trips, and casual weekday snacking when shoppers want a more interesting salty option than plain nuts. Blue Diamond positions itself as an almond specialist with mainstream appeal; this Bold Elote SKU targets flavor‑seeking adults—millennials and Gen Xers—who want convenient, sharable snacks with bolder ethnic‑inspired flavors rather than a health‑first pitch. The bag leans on modest health halos (almonds as a nutritious nut) while also listing “natural flavor” and “natural smoke flavor”; there is no organic certification listed and the branding emphasizes flavor intensity rather than “clean label” simplicity. Processing context (plain): these are roasted almonds coated with an industrial seasoning blend that includes maltodextrin, vegetable oils, and formulated flavors. Sensory details: the almonds are crunchy with a powdery, slightly gritty seasoning dusting that yields bright tang from citric acid, smoky-chipotle warmth, mild chili heat and a whisper of sweetness; texture alternates between crisp nut meat and coating crumble. Packaging is a small, shelf‑stable resealable bag meant for on‑the‑go snacking or sharing, and the typical ritual is opening the bag at a party, in the car, or at the couch for casual, flavorful nibbles.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Almonds,, Elote, Seasoning, (Corn, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Cane, Sugar,, Cayenne, Pepper, Powder,, Chili, Pepper,, Spices,, Citric, Acid,, Chipotle, Pepper, Powder,, Sunflower, Oil,, Corn, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor),, Vegetable, Oil, (Almond,, Canola,, Safflower, and/or, Sunflower)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product contains industrially formulated ingredients (maltodextrin, natural flavors, vegetable oil blend, corn powder) and ready‑to‑eat seasoned nuts, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The seasoning mix and processed oils indicate significant industrial processing beyond minimally processed almonds.
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Common Questions about Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Elote
When we talk about health, context is key! Bold Elote has a decent balance of protein and healthy fats from almonds, making it a satisfying snack option. However, it’s not particularly high in fiber or low in calories, so if you’re looking for a super low-calorie option, you might want to pair it with some veggies or fruit.
