Marcona Almonds are the queen of almonds from Spain. Softer than other almonds, they are also slightly shorter and plumper in appearance with a lovely creamy colour and slightly sweet flavour reminiscent of liquid almond flavouring. They are prized throughout the Mediterranean and are used for the pesto-like sauce made with red peppers known as Romesco in Spain. Marcona Almonds are found in traditional nougatine and in sweet cookies. They are superb toasted and used as a garnish for grain or green salads or on roasted root vegetables.