How do they slice almonds?

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"When we need a sliced almond, we fire up our Urschel CC slicer and get ready to slice up to 4,000 pounds of almonds an hour. The almond has to be heated to about 160 degrees to make it soft and pliable. Too much heat and it cooks the almond thoroughly. read more

Although almonds can be used whole, some recipes call for slivered or straight-cut almonds. Almond slivers are a delicious addition to desserts, beverages, stir-fries, salads and soups. You can buy them at a grocery store, but it's quite easy, and more economical, to slice them yourself at home. read more