What is the difference between badam and almond

1. Difference in type

Badam, also known as biantao kernel, is a plant of the genus biantao in the genus Peach, which is the core of the biantao and it is mainly produced in the United States. It also distributes in Asia, but the planting area is not large, and its nutrition is extremely rich. We are no strangers to almond. It belongs to the family Rosaceae and is the seed of apricot, and there is a big difference between the two.

2. Difference in shape

The fruit of badam is grayish green, and it will harden as the fruit grows and matures. After July-August, it will crack the fruit and expose the shell. The shell is thin and yellowish. Its shape is oblong, likes an ellipse. However, almond is flat and oval, rounded at one end, pointed at another end, and the shell is harder, with a thin layer of light brown skin on the surface, which is easier to identify. Put the two together and pinch some of the shells to make it easy to distinguish out.

3. Difference in taste

They can also be distinguished quickly when they are eaten. Badam has a special sweet scent, which tastes crunchy and sweet, making people want to eat the next one. Although the almond smell is aromatic, it has a bitter taste. If it is not treated, the taste is bitter, so it will often be treated, and there will be a layer of salt on the surface, which is salty after treating.

4. Difference in efficacy

Badam is rich in nutrients. Under the same quality, its nutritional value is 5-6 times higher than that of beef. It has the functions of calming the stomach, intestines, fitness, and stomach. Before sleeping at night, people eat about a dozen of them, usually will sleep soundly and dreamlessly, but also increase the body's resistance. It is also suitable for pregnant women to eat, which is good for the development of the fetus, and it also can be beauty and promote lactation for pregnant women. Almond can be divided into sweet almond and bitter almond, which have extremely high nutritional value. Sweet almond can be eaten directly, and bitter almond is used as medicine, which have the effects of antioxidant and premature aging. However, almond should not be eaten too much to avoid poisoning and are not suitable for pregnant women to avoid slipping.