Raw California Almonds in a Hard Outer Shell are available at wholesale prices from Oh! Nuts. Low in sugar and cholesterol, these raw almonds in a shell are oval and flattened in shape and a little more than 1 inch long. These rough, light brown tree nuts are grown in California. They make a genuinely healthy snack alternative, which could even lower the risk of heart disease and bad cholesterol, according to some studies. Rich in fiber, vitamin E, folate, calcium and other vitamins and minerals, Raw California Almonds are high in protein and Certified Kosher Pareve under the strict supervision Pareve by OK laboratories.