When to skin nuts

Is cleaning necessary?

Blanched almonds are peeled, but not necessarily roasted. It is convenient for light pasta; In chopped filling, the skin may not interfere.

Almonds: briefly scalded

Blue Diamond describes a home method: Heat almonds in water to a boil for about a minute, remove from heat, let sit briefly, drain, and cool with water to a safe temperature for your hands. The kernel is then squeezed out of the softened skin. Do not try to remove it immediately with your bare hands from a nut that has just been removed from boiling water.

Hazelnuts: warm kernels and towel

The Hazelnut Industry Office suggests removing some of the skin after roasting: warm hazelnuts are wrapped in a clean towel, soaked and crushed. The skin may not separate completely; This is an expected result, not a reason to increase the heat indefinitely. Before making a large batch, it's a good idea to test a small sample and decide if you're happy with the remaining cover.

After cleaning

For dry grinding, dry the peeled wet kernels and cool. For immediate use, follow the recipe. Removing the skin does not eliminate almond allergies.

Sources

• Almond Forms for Every Function — Almond Board of California
• Frequently Asked Questions: blanching and roasting almonds — Blue Diamond Growers
• Roasted Hazelnuts — Hazelnut Industry Office
• Food allergy — NHS