Chef Xpress Medium Diced Almonds, 2 Pounds, 3 Per Case

Chef Xpress Medium Diced Almonds delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Baking: Fold into cookie doughs, brownie batters, cake mixes, and pastry fillings for consistent crunch and nutty flavor throughout each bite.
Salad and grain bowls: Sprinkle over greens, quinoa, rice, or farro salads to add texture and a mild, toasty richness.
Coating and crusts: Press onto chicken, fish, or tofu before baking or frying for a crunchy almond crust that browns evenly.
Topping: Finish oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, ice cream sundaes, puddings, and fruit crisps with a handful of medium-diced pieces for visual appeal and bite.
Trail mix and snack blends: Combine with dried fruit, seeds, chocolate chips, and other nuts for custom snack mixes sold in bulk or portioned bags.

Who Would Benefit

• Bakeries and pastry shops that need ready-diced almonds in volume
• Restaurant and catering kitchens looking to skip manual chopping
• Cafeterias and institutional foodservice operations running high-output menus
• Home cooks who bake frequently and prefer buying in larger quantities
• Snack and granola producers building nut-based mixes at scale

Product Highlights

• Medium dice for uniform size and even distribution in recipes
• 2-pound bag format, 3 bags per case (6 pounds total)
• Ready to use straight from the bag with no additional chopping required
• Azar Chef Xpress foodservice line, designed for kitchen efficiency
• Suitable for sweet and savory applications alike

Applications

Medium diced almonds perform well wherever a noticeable but not overwhelming nut piece is desired. In baked goods, the dice disperses evenly through batters and doughs, providing consistent crunch in every portion without sinking or clumping. As a finishing element, the pieces are large enough to catch the eye on plated desserts, salads, and entrées, yet small enough to eat comfortably in a single bite. For breaded proteins, the medium cut adheres well and creates an even, golden crust when pan-fried or oven-baked. The uniformity of the dice also makes portion cost easier to control in commercial settings, since each scoop or handful delivers a predictable weight and visual yield.

Preparation & Use

No prep is needed; open the bag and add directly to recipes. For deeper flavor, toast the diced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Toasted or raw, the pieces incorporate readily into both hot and cold dishes. Store sealed in a cool, dry place; once a bag is opened, transfer unused almonds to an airtight container and use within a few weeks for best freshness, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.