Sliced Almonds – Thin, Natural, Perfect for Baking & Garnishing
Crunchy, nutty and rich in flavour — our Almond Slices are perfect for adding texture and a polished finish to everyday meals and bakes.
🌿 Why they’re loved:
- Lightly toasted for a satisfying crunch
- A versatile way to add flavour and texture to recipes
- Packed in a resealable pouch for freshness
🥣 How to enjoy:
- Sprinkle on salads, oats or yoghurt
- Add a gourmet touch to cakes and cookies
- Toss into savoury dishes for extra bite
Light, crisp and easy to use — Almond Slices are a simple upgrade for everyday cooking and baking.
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Premium Almond Slices – Chandra Foods
Enjoy the delicate crispness, light crunch, and subtle sweetness of our premium almond slices. We source whole sweet almonds directly from top orchards in Spain, gently skinning and precision-slicing them into uniform flakes that add professional texture, flavor, and eye-catching presentation to your daily bakes, desserts, and savory meals.
About Our Almond Slices
Almond slices (also known as flaked almonds) are created by blanching whole sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis) to loosen their brown skins, then slicing the ivory-white kernels into fine, thin wafers. This produces light, uniform flakes that cook evenly and integrate seamlessly into delicate batters.
Because these thin slices expose a larger surface area, they dry-toast in minutes, releasing a toasted, nutty aroma without the heavy density of whole nuts. Our almond slices contain 100% pure raw almonds with no added oils, salts, or synthetic preservatives.
Health Benefits of Almond Slices
Integrating sliced almonds into your daily diet delivers concentrated plant nutrients, healthy monounsaturated fats, and essential minerals:
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Cardiovascular Health: Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that support healthy blood lipid levels and overall heart function.
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Cellular Protection: High in natural vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes against daily oxidative stress.
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Metabolic Energy Support: Provides clean plant protein, dietary fibre, and magnesium to help maintain steady energy release throughout the morning.
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Bone Density Support: Delivers essential dietary minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, and manganese, to maintain structural bone strength.
How to Use Almond Slices in Baking & Cooking
Precision-sliced almonds add elegant finish, crisp contrast, and rich nutty flavor across a variety of dishes:
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Artisan Bakes & Pastries: Press raw slices onto sweet tarts, frangipane cakes, almond croissants, or butter biscuits before baking to form a crisp, golden crust.
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Golden Dry-Toasting: Heat raw slices in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown, then sprinkle over porridge, Greek yogurt, or fruit salads.
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Savory Crusting & Grain Bowls: Toss dry-toasted almond slices into jewelled rice pilafs, steamed green beans, or roasted trout for a delicate crunch.
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Homemade Granola & Muesli: Fold raw slices with whole oats, seeds, and honey, then roast gently to create custom breakfast granola.
To expand your home baking pantry, pair almond slices with our fine almond flour, whole blanched almonds, or raw cashew nuts. Explore our full nuts category for more baking essentials.
Almond Slices vs Whole Almonds vs Almond Flour
Understanding how different almond cuts perform helps you select the exact ingredient for your recipe:
| Cut | Preparation | Texture | Best Culinary Uses |
| Almond Slices | Thinly flaked, skinless kernels | Light, crisp, & delicate | Cake toppings, dry-toasting, & salad crowns |
| Whole Almonds | Whole raw or blanched nuts | Firm, dense, & crunchy | Raw snacking, trail mixes, & nut butter |
| Almond Flour | Finely ground blanched nuts | Soft, powdery, & velvety | Gluten-free baking, macarons, & cakes |
Storage & Shelf Life
Thinly sliced almonds exposure to air makes proper storage essential for preserving crisp texture and preventing oil oxidation.
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Pantry Storage: Keep unopened bags in a cool, dark cupboard away from oven steam and direct heat. Unopened packs stay fresh for up to 6 months.
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Airtight Storage: Once opened, seal the pouch tightly or transfer slices into an airtight glass jar to protect them from ambient kitchen humidity.
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Refrigeration & Freezing: Store opened jars in the fridge for up to 9 months, or freeze sealed pouches for up to 12 months to preserve raw freshness.
Whether you are topping cakes, finishing savoury dishes, or crafting homemade granola, our premium almond slices bring professional crunch and delicate flavour to every plate. Order your fresh pouch today to elevate your everyday home bakes! Explore our store to discover more raw ingredients and complete your kitchen pantry essentials.
See the full range of almonds. For more ideas, read Baking Nuts UK: Nuts for Cakes, Cookies & Desserts.
| Weight | 300g, 500g, 750g, 1kg |
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Ingredients: Blanched sliced Blanched sliced almonds (100%).
Allergy advice: Contains tree nuts. Packed in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and wheat gluten.
| Brand | Chandra Foods |
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| Product type | Sliced (flaked) blanched almonds |
| Pack sizes | 300g, 500g, 750g, 1kg |
| Suitable for | Vegetarians and vegans |
| Allergens | Contains tree nuts. Packed in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and wheat gluten. |
| Packed in | London, United Kingdom |
| Best for | Cake and kheer garnish, granola, salads |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, reseal the pack or move the contents to an airtight container. |
| Shelf life | See the Best Before date printed on the pack. |
| Packed by | Chandra Foods Ltd., Unit 3, Lower Place Business Centre, Steele Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7AT |
| Goes well with | Pairs well with Blanched Almonds and Almond Flour. Browse more almonds or buy nuts online uk. |
| Typical nutrition information | per 100g |
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| Energy kJ/kcal | 2534 / 612 |
| Fat | 49 g |
| of which saturates | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| of which sugars | 3.9 g |
| Fibre | 12 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our almond slices are blanched and skinless. We gently steam off the brown skins before slicing to give you clean, ivory-white flakes that look beautiful on bakes and desserts.
Place the slices in a single layer in a dry pan over low-to-medium heat. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pale golden and fragrant, then immediately transfer them to a plate to stop the cooking process.
Yes. Almond slices and flaked almonds are identical terms in culinary baking. You can use them interchangeably in all cake, pastry, and dessert recipes.
Yes. Our almond slices contain 100% raw, natural tree nuts with no added grains or starches, making them naturally gluten-free, vegan, keto-friendly, and paleo-compliant.























Neha Kulkarni –
I used these on cakes and desserts. They kept their shape and texture.
Simon Reeves –
Bought this with other baking items. No issues.
Elaine Foster –
Thin slices and good colour. No bitterness.
Rajat M. –
Arrived well packed. Almonds looked fresh.
Karen Whitby –
Good quality slices
The slices are even, clean and not broken up.
Vikas Mehta –
Arrived well packed and fresh.
Rachel Morton –
The slices are light and crisp and look good when sprinkled on cakes.
Ankit Shah –
Using these on porridge and yoghurt. Nice crunch.
Clare Whitfield –
I ordered these for baking and was pleased with the quality. The slices are thin, even and fresh, and they worked well on cakes and pastries.