The difference lies primarily in the name and origin; "Badam" is simply the Hindi/Urdu term for almonds. They are the same thing.
Here's a breakdown:
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Almond: This is the English name for the edible seed of the Prunus dulcis tree.
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Badam: This is the Hindi and Urdu name for the same edible seed. It's commonly used in South Asia.
Therefore, there is no inherent difference in the product itself. Saying "Badam" is equivalent to saying "Almond" in a different language. The perceived difference might arise from regional variations in almond types or preparation methods, but fundamentally, they refer to the same nut.
