Uniquely delicious, almonds have been known to man as the of health and wellbeing for centuries. Their health benefits have been documented with the of time and are now being tested in the of modern scientific researchers. A stalwart nut in cakes, puddings and other sweet dishes, almonds have been on almost every household’s shopping list. With respect freshness, they are always preferred to hazelnuts and walnuts and their slow rate of rancidity makes them a food item that can easily tolerate the back of a storage cupboard. Their neutral, nutty and crunchy taste upon baking makes them irresistibly delicious and in no time can you your way through every almond in front of you. But what are the origins of this super-delicious and nutritious food? Almond is actually a species of trees, belonging to the genus Prunus, which are to the South and Middle East region of Asia. The almond plant is widely cultivated for its seed, also known as almond. The almond tree is a one and grows 4-10 m in height.