| Specification | Description |
| Type | Varieties include Nonpareil, Carmel, Sonora, and Butte |
| Shape | Oval, Flattened, or Slightly Irregular |
| Length | 1 to 1.5 inches (25 to 38 mm) |
| Width | 0.5 to 0.75 inches (12 to 19 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 13 mm) |
| Weight | 1 to 1.5 grams per almond |
| Color | Light Brown to Tan, with a smooth or textured surface |
| Texture | Firm, crunchy, with a slightly oily or buttery fee |