"Almond shelled" typically refers to almonds that have had their hard outer shell or hull removed, leaving behind the edible seed inside. Shelled almonds are more commonly available for consumption and culinary use since the shell can be tough and needs to be removed to access the nut inside. These shelled almonds are the ones commonly found in stores and used in various recipes, snacks, and almond-based products.
Almond in-shell
"Almond in-shell" refers to almonds still enclosed within their hard outer shell. They are less common in stores but can be purchased from specialty markets or almond growers. Almonds in-shell require cracking to access the edible nut, making it an interactive snack. However, most almonds sold commercially are shelled, as they are more convenient for culinary use and various almond-based products.