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Californian vs Gurbandi vs Mamra Almonds: Which Badam is Best?

  • by Giriwala Nut House
Walk into any dry fruits shop in India and you will find at least three different types of almonds on the shelf — Californian (Badam), Gurbandi Giri and Mamra Giri. Most people buy whichever is cheapest or most familiar. This guide explains the real differences so you can choose the almond that is right for your health goals and budget.Californian Almonds – The Global StandardOrigin: California, USA. California produces approximately 80% of the world's commercial almond supply.Appearance: Large, flat, uniformly sized. Light brown smooth skin....

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