Are the almonds irradiated, or treated any another way? Are they raw before grinding?
191222
The package says it is made from blanched whole almonds. I do know that Vitamin Cottage sells this product and many others from this company and they are pretty much purists in what they will sell. Package states it is all natural as well.
889377
I am not the seller..... I am a buyer who reviewed the product. However, having had the product, I can tell you that these are NOT stale. They are RAW. Raw meaning not cooked. Not cooked meaning soft. The nuts you buy at a grocery store are roasted, which makes them crispier, harder, whatever word you'd like to use. These are RAW, as described in the product name and description. But again, this is just a review, I am not the seller.
1363476
Ask if the almonds are 100% "unprocessed", that's the key word. As to answering the question, there is no way to know the truth unless you follow the seed from the tree to your mouth. http:// www .organicpastures.com/ raw-almond-expose. html
1109123
Yes, they are raw. You don't need to cook them, they are great eaten raw. They are at their best eaten raw after overnight soaking in water.
1735912
They were raw. I roasted them myself. They were ok, not the best quality. I did not buy them again.
1092360
The first reviewer has apparently contacted the CA Almond people (they have a website). The information given was they get a steam treatment. Please read the very first review. I bought 10 pounds about six months ago and I am making almond butter in a few minutes with the last pound. These are packaged in sealed bags by the pound. Excellent quality.
187315
They are partially roasted, which means some are roasted (almonds) and some are not (brazil nuts). Of course, that was the case for the one that I received. Different sellers might have different mixes.
112871
There is no indication on the jar that the almonds are pasteurized. It is a Raw Almond Butter. The manufacturer will have to answer this one I'm afraid.
1491475
raw, they are just packaged in a slight brine(vinegar and oil which is very nice). These are the best olives out there for the money. Just received another shipment on them yesterday. Definetly not cooked. They still have the pits, but I perfer olives as they should be.
1643415
They look raw to me. I bought them on few occasions and give one package to my son. He is against roasted nuts and strictly paleo, he never complained.
1037748
Yes, raw means that the nuts are shelled and ready to ship. Some people bake or parch nuts, some put different ingredients with nuts when they bake or parch them.......I used mine for pecan pies and I wanted raw because I baked them in the pie. Many prefer to eat the pecans raw. I also used some of mine in salads with out doing anything to them but possible breaking them a little (as they come in halfs). I hope you enjoy yours as much as I did. I will definately order from them next Christmas season!fep
643458
No, they're completely raw -- uncooked, unsalted. I like to roast them with a bit of sea salt but they don't come with anything but the nut.
2179225
Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question. I know almonds can be labeled raw when in fact they have been pasteurized, so I always try to buy almonds produced somewhere other than the US.
933282
They are advertised as organic. Really cannot determine if they are organic except take the word of the seller. Also not sure how critical organicis related to almond which grow in a very hard shell.
187581
The seeds are not salted, they are raw, untoasted seeds that have the outer hull removed, nothing else. You can toast them yourself in a skillet on med heat, stur constantly until they turn light brown. Add your own salt, if you wish. I use himalayan salt.
1518564
They are natural. That is they are raw and not roasted or salted. They are ready to eat from the bag. Raw almonds are a little softer than roasted, but just as flavorful in my opinion.
1181006
I have no idea. You'd have to ask the supplier. I just bought them and know they are raw. Sorry.