raw nuts

[starck]

hi

i was wondering ; if i go to a organic store they have nuts that are not roasted or salty. but i was wondering what's the different 's with these nuts and raw nuts ?

help me please

x

[EZ rider]

On the way to the market something happened to those nuts --> Pasteurization.

[starck]

ohh
thank you

now i know i don't want to buy them
x

[Green_Woman]

Always make sure nuts are labeled "raw" or "unpasteurized", and to further be safe, ask the store owners and/or call the company that produces them to verify whether they have been processed/steamed or not! :D

You CAN find raw nuts in stores, contrary to what some folks will say, however you will pay more for truly raw nuts than for questionably ones... cashews, for example, will run at least $11.95/lb. for truly raw (and that'd be pretty cheap in some States).

[starck]

thanks

yea i found some with the label raw :)

i don't eat that much nuts so i find it not that expensive

with a small bag i do a long time.

hopefully :)if i don't get a nut craving

[thatgirlfit85]

Always make sure nuts are labeled "raw" or "unpasteurized", and to further be safe, ask the store owners and/or call the company that produces them to verify whether they have been processed/steamed or not! :D

You CAN find raw nuts in stores, contrary to what some folks will say, however you will pay more for truly raw nuts than for questionably ones... cashews, for example, will run at least $11.95/lb. for truly raw (and that'd be pretty cheap in some States).

Not necessairly true. I think it depends on where you shop. Wegman's (I live in Upstate NY), Tops and the other grocers all charge between $7.99-8.99 for raw almonds. However, my local food co-operative only charges $3.99 because almonds are apart of their "basics" collection. They feel that everyone should be entitled to certain basic (raw and organic) nutritious foods and that by providing them at cost is the best way to encourage healthier choices over cheap junk food. http://www.greenstar.coop/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=15&Itemid=94

ETA: At the same store, "roasted" or "fancy" nuts cost SIGNIFICANTLY more. i.e. $10+/lbs

To the OP: Look around and check with your local food co-op. If you are going to be raw, joining makes sense. Membership in our food co-op is just $10.00 a year and it can be less if you are willing to volunteer hours at the store.