Tag: Almond hulls

With the almond industry generating over 1.8 million metric tons of almond hulls annually, extensive research is underway to repurpose this byproduct, leading to the question: Are almond hulls edible?. While traditionally reserved for animal feed, recent innovations are unlocking their potential for human consumption.

According to agricultural data, almond hulls contain an average of about 5.7% crude protein on a dry matter basis. This relatively low crude protein content is why this abundant agricultural byproduct is often used as a carbohydrate-rich energy source for livestock rather than as a primary protein source.