Almond Co-Products: Valuable Uses for Almond Hulls and Shells

The nutritious almonds we eat grow in a shell that is protected by a fuzzy outer hull. The California almond industry is committed to putting those almond coproducts to optimal use, spurring innovation for higher-value and more sustainable uses. Josette Lewis of the Almond Board of California discusses the board's investment in research around coproducts, such as dietary fibers, sweeteners, larvae for animal feed, and compostable plastics.

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