Hard Common Blanched Almond Nuts, Style : Dried

Many recipes call for blanched almonds, which are almonds with their dark skins removed,

 because the outer coating of the nut may either mar the appearance of the final dish or come off during the cooking process.

blanched means that the almond skin has been removed from the nut. 

Raw almonds typically have a layer of red-brown skin enclosing the nut. 

The skin provides a different texture, depending on whether or not it remains in the flour.