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Marcona almonds · Spain

Marcona Almonds

Spanish Marcona almonds, fried and salted, in a 100 g tin. The round, buttery bar almond, shelf-stable and ready for the bowl.

White bowl of almonds seen from above
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Ambient

At a glance

Storage
Ambient
Format & weight
Fried and salted Marcona almonds, 100 g tin.
Keep
Cool, dry place away from heat and sun. Once opened, keep closed and use promptly: fried nuts lose their crunch.
Region
Spain
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For registered food businesses only. No prices online: your quote arrives by email, and the firm price is confirmed on your proforma.

In short

What is Marcona Almonds and how do chefs use it?

Marcona almonds are a short, round Spanish almond variety, softer and more buttery than common almonds; fried and salted, they are the classic Spanish bar snack.

How chefs use it
A bowl on the bar · Cheese and ham boards · Salads and vegetables
Formats
Fried and salted Marcona almonds, 100 g tin.
Storage
Ambient. Ambient. Shelf-stable; it travels with your order.
How to order
Trade customers in Ireland only. Choose the formats and quantities in the form on this page; your quote arrives by email.

Food information

Ingredients, allergens and storage

Ingredients

Ingredients are listed on the product specification. Ask us and we send it by email.

Allergens

Of the 14 allergens regulated in the EU (Reg. 1169/2011)

  • Contains: Nuts

Nuts (almonds).

Full allergen details are on the product specification.

Storage

Ambient

Ambient. Shelf-stable; it travels with your order.

Cool, dry place away from heat and sun. Once opened, keep closed and use promptly: fried nuts lose their crunch.

Formats

Formats you can order

  • Fried and salted, 100 g tin

    Quoted per tin.

    Packed
    Sealed tins, each with its own best-before date and lot number.
    Storage
    Ambient

Tell us what you need and how often. We ship mixed pallets and less-than-pallet loads. Quantities, delivery terms and the delivery date are confirmed on your proforma. Trade customers only.

Get a trade quote by email

  • Your price for the products, quantities and delivery frequency you choose, sent to your email.
  • Ex VAT, for business customers only.
  • Tell us your quantity; delivery terms and date are confirmed on your proforma.
  • A reference quote: the firm price is confirmed on your proforma invoice.
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Three short steps: your products, your delivery, your business. We email you the price, ex VAT, and how long it is valid; delivery terms and date are confirmed on your proforma. Business customers only.

On the menu

How do chefs use Marcona Almonds?

A bowl on the bar

25 to 30 g per person with a drink. Salt, crunch and no prep: open the tin and pour.

Cheese and ham boards

A handful beside Spanish sheep's milk cheese, membrillo and Ibérico ham.

Salads and vegetables

Roughly chopped over roast vegetables, leaves or a burrata for crunch.

Retail and hotel rooms

The 100 g tin works on a deli shelf and as a minibar or welcome-tray item.

Portion
25–30 g per person as a bar snack
Serve
Room temperature.
Occasion
Bar snacks, aperitivo, cheese boards, salads

Origin

Where do Marcona almonds come from?

The Marcona is a Spanish almond variety, grown in Spain and prized for its round shape, soft bite and buttery flavour.

Fried and salted, it is a fixture of Spanish bars. The tin keeps the almonds crisp until it is opened.

Buyer questions

Marcona Almonds: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Marcona and ordinary almonds?

Marconas are shorter, rounder and softer, with a sweeter, more buttery taste. Ordinary almonds are longer, flatter and harder.

Do Marcona almonds contain allergens?

Yes. Almonds are a tree nut, one of the 14 allergens that must be declared in the EU. Tell your guests when a dish or a bar bowl contains them.

How should I store them?

Unopened tins in a cool, dry place, away from heat and sun, until the best-before date. Once opened, keep them closed and use them promptly.

Is there a minimum order?

The minimum per product line is 6 tins. Below the minimum, tell us in the note of the quote form what you need. We ship mixed pallets and less-than-pallet loads, so you can combine products in one order. Quantities and delivery terms are confirmed on your proforma.

Do you deliver across Ireland?

Yes. We supply trade customers across Ireland; the quote form asks for your Eircode. Northern Ireland and other UK postcodes are not covered. Delivery terms and the delivery date are confirmed on your proforma.

What is the shelf life?

Every pack carries its own use-by or best-before date. The shelf life of each format is on the product specification, sent with your proforma; ask us before you order if you need it.

Can I get a sample?

Ask with the Request a sample button on this page: tell us your venue and what you would like to try, and we reply by email.

How do I get a price?

Use the quote form on this page: this product is already selected. Choose the format, the quantity per delivery, how often and your Eircode, add a note if you like, and we email you a trade quote. You can add other products to the same quote. The firm price, delivery terms and date are confirmed on your proforma. Trade customers only.

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