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Almond Flour vs. Almond Meal

There's no legal distinction—but here's what you can typically expect.

There are no official labeling standards for these products, but almond four is typically made from skinless blanched nuts, while almond meal is most often ground from skin-on nuts. Luckily, both work equally well in our Torta Caprese.

Almond Flour

Almond Flour

Almond Meal

Almond Meal

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