how long can i store almonds and nuts

[eric1984]

Hey everybody,

Thanks ahead to all that will answer, i deeply appreciate having such a welcoming community with whom i can talk and get advices from.

I recently bought quite some nuts and almonds (stocked up) and put them in nylon bags in the refridgerator, yesterday i read that they tend oxygenate after some time and lose thier nutritional value. Do you know how long are they good for ( almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecan, walnuts)?
Same question goes for dried fruit such as dates cranberries and prunes.

Also i wanted to consult with you about this - when i came to make a cacao almond-hazelnut paste from them it came out pretty thick and i kept adding oil thinking it would make it more creamy, i than read somewhere that what i really needed to do is just keep blending it to release the oil from the nuts, do you have something to say about it? How do you make your recipes creamier?

Thanks ahead

Eric

[Dimond]

Once opened; if not consumed within a few weeks, store in a cool area less than 75º F. For long term storage of 8 mo. or more, constant refrigeration or freezing is recommended.

[Veganforlife]

Yup! I freeze nuts, dates, seeds and grains.

[Revvell]

Freeze anything you're not going to use for awhile.

Blend the nuts first to get them oily, then add dry ingredients.

[anniez]

Since you are new, follow the recipe closely. Once you have done this for awhile, you will get a "feel" for how the ingredients should be used. Pay special attention to whether nuts and seeds are soaked or not. But the most important thing is to get Alissa's book! Not only are the recipes great (check out the Alissa and Annie thread) but there is a ton of info about the raw food lifestyle in general. Also, she has a 30 day plan that tells you what to eat each day using some of the great recipes in the book.

Good luck.

Annie

[eric1984]

Thanks a lot to all the repliers :) you helped me a lot
Made some great delicious dishes this week.
So happy i found this path :)
keep having the hunger to make (and eat :) more new stuff :)