How can you tell if almonds are raw?

Question

I know that it's illegal to sell raw almonds in the US, but also have heard about a few rebellious companies still selling raw almonds. Is there a way to tell if they're REALLY raw??

Answer 1

they're chewy

Answer 2

Yes. When they are raw, they are soft. When they are roasted, they become hard. So, if you were to squeeze a raw almond between your fingers, it would feel soft and mushy. Now try to squeeze a roasted almond between your fingers and tell me what happens.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

by eating them and checking.da.

Answer 5

If they are shelled they are white and rubbery.

Answer 6

I thought they were all raw?!

Answer 7

I think they're quickly steamed but the inside is still raw. The raw almonds I buy at trader joes taste practically the same to me ::shrug::

Answer 8

what country are you in? Ive never heard of such a thing.

Answer 9

I never knew that raw almonds were banned in the U.S.  Where do you live?

I have heard that some almonds are not truly raw.  I guess the best way to know is to bite one.

Try www.nutsonline.com  They say they sell raw almonds by the pound.

Answer 10

Almonds are raw unless they are roasted.  Pasteurization does not "cook" them.  They are flash pasteurized with steam for just a few moments.  It is not enough to roast them.

They will be labeled "raw" or "natural" if they are unroasted.  They will also not be salted of flavored in any way.

And for the love of crikes!!!  Almonds are not "mushy" if they are raw.  They are mushy in April......3 months before they are harvested!!!!

Answer 11

Where did you hear that its illegal? The stores here in California sell them legally.

Answer 12

Well i cant really tell by just looking at them. I bite into them and they are more hard than usual. I dont know if this answer you were looking for but hope i helped. (:

Answer 13

They ar ejuicy and sort of soft...and absolutely delicious! Why are they illegal, I dont know that, are you sure???  I get them from italy raw as Jordan Almonds, I think they are raw, pretty sure.

Answer 14

illegal! really?

i learn something new everyday here

Answer 15

It's not illegal. Just go to the bulk section at most supermarkets. Fred Meyer has them. So does Rosauer's.

It says raw almonds on them.

Edit: That is not a National law. They began the proposal of attempting to require pasteurization in California only in '07.

If and when it goes into effect it will only pertain to California grown almonds.

I just bought raw almonds at Huckleberry's natural market, which is located in Rosauer's supermarket, last week.

Most of the natural markets that sell them import them from Spain. The regulations do not apply to Spanish almonds.