Wholesale Marcona Almonds – ZONA

Meet the queen of almonds. And understand immediately why she wears the crown. Marcona almonds are a premium variety native to Spain, sitting in a category entirely their own — rounder, softer, and richer than any almond most customers have tasted, with a naturally buttery sweetness and a delicate, creamy texture that makes a California almond taste like a different species by comparison. The character of this almond is the fat content. Marconas carry a slightly higher proportion of oil than common almonds, which is exactly what delivers that decadent, creamy mouthfeel and the buttery-sweet, faintly salty flavor chefs specify by name. Nutritionally they hold their own — rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and calcium — which makes them one of the rare products that sells to the indulgence shopper and the wellness shopper from the same shelf. In Spain, Marconas are the non-negotiable centerpiece of every serious tapas spread. Perfect for retailers who move product by weight or by pairing. The 2.5kg bulk bag is built for repack programs, bulk bins, and cheese counters — portion into your own branded bags at a strong margin, or scoop to order. Cheese shops can plate them beside Manchego and quince paste as the classic Spanish trio. Wine and bottle shops can merchandise them as the sherry and cava snack. Specialty grocers can anchor a Spanish pantry set. Bakeries and pastry kitchens can use them for marzipan, turrón, and romesco. Cafés and tapas bars can serve them by the bowl. And any retailer with a customer who already buys premium nuts will find Marcona is the trade-up they come back for by name. Perfect for: Bulk bin and repack programs, cheese shop counters and pairings, wine and bottle shop snack sets, Spanish and Mediterranean pantry displays, tapas bar and café service, bakery and pastry applications, marzipan and turrón production, romesco and sauce making, gift basket and hamper programs, gourmet grocery shelves, and any independent retailer building a premium nut category. Variety: Marcona — buttery, sweet, creamy Unit Size: 2.5kg Case Pack: 2 bags (5kg total) Nutritional Highlights: Monounsaturated fats, protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, calcium Storage: Ambient — cool, dry; refrigerate for extended shelf life Allergens: Tree nuts; may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts Origin: Product of Spain Brand: ZONA Imported by: KHAYYAN Specialty Foods The queen of almonds. Buttery, creamy, unmistakably Spanish. The bulk bag that anchors a cheese counter and a bulk bin alike.