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Emerald Almonds - Natural
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Emerald Almonds - Natural

Emerald®
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Emerald Almonds - Natural present as a straightforward, pantry-friendly snack: a 5 oz resealable bag of lightly seasoned whole almonds packaged for portability. You'd find this bag in the supermarket snack aisle near other nuts, trail mixes, granola bars and dried fruit, sometimes cross-stocked near natural/health snack displays. It fits into quick grocery runs, lunchbox fills, road-trip shopping, or a post-workout grab for a protein-rich nibble. The brand positions itself as an accessible, everyday nut specialist — a mainstream American snack-maker appealing to busy adults and families who want an easy, reliable source of crunch. Packaging and copy emphasize “natural” and simplicity rather than premium single-origin sourcing; there’s no organic seal and marketing leans on convenience, consistent texture and variety across nut lines. Label characteristics include a clean ingredient list and a natural claim that creates a mild health halo; kid-focused characters or bright confectionery cues are absent, keeping the look more utilitarian than playful. In processing context, these are whole nuts that have likely been roasted and coated with a vegetable-and-nut oil blend and packaged — minimally transformed from the raw nut but industrially handled for shelf stability. Sensory details: the almonds are crunchy with a toasty almond aroma, a slight sheen from oils, and a neutral, lightly nutty flavor; the resealable bag supports casual rituals—tossing a handful into a gym tote, sprinkling over a salad, or sharing during a short road stop. Overall, it’s the kind of multipurpose snack that slides easily into everyday American eating routines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsps
Servings per Container: 5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, ALMONDS,, Vegetable, and, Nut, Oil, Blend, (ALMOND,, BRAZIL, NUT,, Canola,, CASHEW,, PEANUT,, PECAN,, Safflower,, Sunflower, and/or, WALNUT, Oils)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is made from whole almonds with an added vegetable-and-nut oil blend and packaged for retail; it is processed (roasted/coated and bagged) but lacks the industrial additives and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Emerald Almonds - Natural

Absolutely! Emerald Almonds are a great source of healthy fats and protein, making them a smart snack choice. With just 160 calories per serving and packed with 4 grams of fiber, they can be a wholesome option for satisfying your hunger. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so consider what fits best for you!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
back-to-school

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