Almond slices can add crunch, protein and flavor to various food, such as salads, meats, and baked goods. Because almonds are small in size and have rough skin, it is difficult for us to cut them into slices at home, and most of people choose to buy almond slices from grocery or supermarket, here I will introduce that how to make almond slices at home.

1. Blanching

Blanching is a method which uses first hot, then cold water to soften the skin of the almond. You should stop the heating process quickly to avoid cooking the almonds. And douse the almonds with a kettleful of boiling water. Then, quickly rinse them with ice-cold water.

2. Peeling 

Peeling is an optional step, which helps soften the almonds and allow for a better texture when used in recipes. 

3. Roasting 

Roasting the almonds in the microwave for 30 seconds before slicing. 

4. Slicing

Slicing the almonds in the cutting board with a sharp knife vertically, during this process, please avoid hurting your fingers. 

5. Storage

The almond slices should be put into a plastic bag or an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator.

If you want to start a almond slices business, or you need a large amout of almond slices for your business, you need a almond slice cutting machine, it is very easy to operate, you just need one step, put the almonds into the almond slicing machine, and then the almond slices will flow out automatically.