Are the almonds pasturized?
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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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I actually asked the manufacturer this and this is the response I got: "The almonds in our Almond Butter are steam pasteurized. Steam treatments are surface treatments only. Multiple proprietary steam treatments are currently being utilized by the industry which meets USDA Organic Program standards. The short bursts of steam do not impact the nutritional integrity of the almond. These treatments do not "cook" proteins or destroy vitamins and minerals. The nutritional and sensory characteristics of the almonds remain unchanged when treated with steam." So rest easy.. they were never sent to the PPO gas chamber. Thanks, Woodstock.
846388
I am not positive, but if the package or jar says "raw" I assume it is unpasteurized. An article I once read said that California's law demands that all nuts grown in the state are pasteurized, even organic. Apparently, this process reduces some nutrients. If you ever contact Woodstock and ask the company your question directly, we purists would like to know the answer you receive! Thank you!
1863914
Yes, I just made some this morning with these almonds and have used these before for almond milk. They make it tasty!
96786
Not that I am aware of. I have been ordering Braga's certified organic almonds for a few years and they are the best I have eaten by far. In previous years I had gotten almonds from other sites but these are grown on a family farm in California and are very tasty. I soak 1/3 of a cup at a time, it reenergizes the enzymes and make the almonds more digestible and they plump up. The skins then are easily peeled off.
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All of these answers are inocorrect. Every single one of Superior Nut Company's almonds are PPO'ed. However, they do sell organic bulk almonds online that are imported from Spain. These are the only nuts that aren't PPO'ed by SNC. They may even be truly raw. You can buy them here: http://www.nutsinbulk.com/organic-almonds-1-pound.html
694606
Hi. Certain these are not blanched or soaked almonds. Believe they are simply raw and temp controlled when ground. Quite tasty.
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.
933281
Organic is very important because almonds are pasteurized. There are 2 methods to pasteurize them: heat and chemical. The chemical process uses a toxic chemical (PPO, I believe). If they are organic they cannot use the chemical process to pasteurize them.
1767989
no they are unsalted raw. The way I like them. you can roast them if you want to.
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."
205160
No! You can make an almond milk yogurt, but you must use almonds that have been grounded up and soaked. Store bought "almond milk" has other ingredients in it.
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No, I do not believe so. They are way past that point. But, they are very delicious. I use them all the time.
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In the US, almonds are legally required to be pasteurized before they are sold - unless you buy them directly from the farmer. "Raw" is the legally acceptable term used to define that they have not been blanched or roasted, or cooked another way. The only way to buy true raw almonds is to find a farmer to buy from or buy imported raw almonds from Europe (they do not have almond pasteurizing laws). They are a bit more expensive, but worth it to some.
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About these particular nuts, I cannot comment. But for your general information and in answer to the comment by Leann McCamey: I am sorry to have to inform you that the FDA specifically allows steam-heat pasteurized almonds to be labeled "RAW" Yes, even though they are "cooked" by being pasteurized, the FDA allows (and perhaps encourages) the industry to continue to label them raw. The other method of "pasteurization" is fumigation by toxic gas (my memory is not screening up the chemical right now, just google for it) and those also are "raw", I am not sure how "organic" they are according to the USDA's definition of "organic". Of course none of this fits MY definition of safe, wholesome, raw or organic.
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Not almonds, cashews are fine. The motor burned out after several weeks of moderate to light use.
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IT IS NOT! SEE: http://preventdisease.com/news/14/052614_Worlds-Largest-Producer-Almonds-Required-To-Pasteurize-ALL-Almonds-Including-Raw-Organic.shtml
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Yes, they are pasteurized! We are eating clean and healthy and made sure that these were raw and pasteurized before buying them! I'll be buying them from this company from now on! www.good4u.isagenix.com
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They are considered raw, but a company spokesperson from Costco confirmed that these are pasteurized using the PPO method....that is not good....will not purchase these again.