are the almonds pasturized using chemicals or steam?
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Steam. I contacted the company. "Our almonds are conventionally grown - conventionally grown products, use fertilizers and pesticides which allow for higher yield, out of season growth, greater resistance, and greater longevity. After growth, the almonds used in our natural almond flour are then steam pasteurized. The blanched almonds are considered pasteurized when they go through the blanching process (which uses steam to remove the skins to get the white color of blanched flour). Additionally, all of our almonds are non-GMO."
2190955
Not that I'm aware. It's really good with 1/2 c of almond milk and 1/2 c of water with cinnamon sprinkled on top though :)
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They are NOT organic, and they are NOT GMO. I contacted the company and this was their reply... "Our almonds are conventionally grown - conventionally grown products, use fertilizers and pesticides which allow for higher yield, out of season growth, greater resistance, and greater longevity. After growth, the almonds used in our natural almond flour are then steam pasteurized. The blanched almonds are considered pasteurized when they go through the blanching process (which uses steam to remove the skins to get the white color of blanched flour). Additionally, all of our almonds are non-GMO."
61562
Yes. Worked great. Added nothing. Just Almonds. Tried adding a tiny bit of honey. Too sweet
1778627
I understand they use steam. They have a wonderful taste, but I always roast them before consuming.
1363475
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
1734666
Unless Artisana has changed their sources, this is made from pasteurized, California almonds. If you're looking for raw almond butter from non-pasteurized almonds, you can Google "non-pasteurized raw almond butter."
1778628
I was told they use the steam method. Short of going to the processing factory ourselves these days we have to take a company at their word. These worked fine for our use though of making almond milk. We soaked them 8hrs and changed the water mid way through.
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.
406850
They are definately NOT roasted. When it comes to almonds there are two types of RAW. These almonds are the RAW that most people are satisfied with. They are healthy and taste great. They there is the raw that specifically states they are RAW. They cost more and don't taste as well. I don't know the process used to pasturize them, but I am very happy with these, and pecans by the same company. I see someone already answered. Yes, they are not totally raw, but not roasted or salted. They "pass" for raw for all but the most concerned purists.
1005750
There is a youtube video which almonds were soaked overnight and then poured into juicer into nut butter. The almonds were put through the attachment it comes with, like in the picture.
2144674
By law almonds have to be pasteurized because of a few people gotmsick kkksick from them a couple years ago. There are three methods to pasteurize and one of them is with a highly toxic chemical that has industrial uses and even the huge rifle industry has quit using it because of its toxicity. Heating slightly is another method -Trader Joes does that. They are labeled raw but are not. Forgot the third method - maybe blanching. Google it. I took a package back to Costco because of this.
2203726
The label just says "Ingredients: dry roasted almonds. Natural oil separation occurs. Stir Thoroughly."
660855
This is just very finely ground almonds. No other ingredients are listed on my bag.
267489
I emailed the company because I couldn't find the answer on their website. They emailed me back a certificate Kosher certification from Igud hakashrus of Los Angeles Rabbinic Administrator Rabbi Afrohom Teichram saying their almond flour is kosher. I hope this helps.
846386
Unfortunately, I've already finished that particul brand and don't know. I purchased several different brands, all natual Almond Butter. The one brand, Brad's Organic Roasted Almond Butters states it's organic but nothing about the almonds being pasturized. You may have to contact some of the producers and ask them that question specifically. Sorry I couldn't help.
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Over in parts of Europe, it's easy to find organic white, (marcona) almond butter. I'm thinking when you ask regarding the shell you might have meant the brown skin that's common as a coating on almonds in the states..? In which case, yes the "shells" are on these. I've personally gone through the painstaking process of de-shelling, or de-skinning almonds for the sake in cookies or other raw treats. However, it'd be better just to find marcona almonds I think :) hope that helps.