Guest guest Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Hi Shelled almonds are not really going to sprout for you. You will only get a small white nub at the end of the seed, which is mostly the result of the plumping from the water. If you want them for food; soak overnight, rinse in the morning, leave out for the day (at the most) then rinse again and place in the fridge that evening and wait til you get the little white nub. Rinse daily and return to fridge. If you want to actually try and grow a seedling, try the following 1) soak the almond over night, then pour it and the soak water into a small pot of dirt and wait for the sprout to come up. 2) wrap an almond in a wet paper towel and keep the towel damp until an actual sprout appears, then transfer to dirt. 3) Lastly, take an unshelled almond and crack it slightly, then put the cracked seed in the dirt and watered attentively til signs of life emerge, will likely be your best bet. Good luck Then Almonds > Hello, > > Has any tried growing an almond tree from the seeds. After the soak period I tried to continue on using the instruction given, but the seeds molded. Can some one give me an idea of what I need to do? > > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Isn't that funny.... I've been craving almonds lately and have them (blanched) handy at all times, crunching on them through-out the day. Thanks for your knowledge :-))) Gail The Ga. Zoo Keeper From: Marlowe Almonds have more dietary fiber and calcium than any other nut. Almonds are also an excellent source of Vitamin E and Magnesium. They are a source of dietary fiber, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Zinc, Copper and Potassium plus 18 of the 20 amino acids needed for healthy growth. Gail The Ga. Zoo Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 "Almonds have more dietary fiber and calcium than any other nut. Almonds are also an excellent source of Vitamin E and Magnesium. They are a source of dietary fiber, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Zinc, Copper and Potassium plus 18 of the 20 amino acids needed for healthy growth." -- Thanks, , for reminding us that nuts have iodine. Do you have any idea how much iodine is in almonds? Zoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 I know that Depak Chopra recommends them, along with yogurt somewhere in his writings. I like them, too, and I really LOVE them soaked, then dried in either the oven or the dehydrator. They become crispier (hence the NT “crispy almonds” recipe), have a richer taste, and don’t give me gas that way. Marlowe www.onlynatural.info From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Gail and Barry Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 2:33 PM Iodine Subject: Re: Almonds Isn't that funny.... I've been craving almonds lately and have them (blanched) handy at all times, crunching on them through-out the day. Thanks for your knowledge :-))) Gail The Ga. Zoo Keeper From: Marlowe Almonds have more dietary fiber and calcium than any other nut. Almonds are also an excellent source of Vitamin E and Magnesium. They are a source of dietary fiber, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Zinc, Copper and Potassium plus 18 of the 20 amino acids needed for healthy growth. Gail The Ga. Zoo Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 The amount of iodine in nuts depends whether the soil has it or not. It's not listed on the USDA nutrient list so I would imagine the amount is negligible. BUT...it may also be very a very bio-available form....don't know. I grind my soaked almonds to a flour and make cookies with them. Really delish! Lynn > I know that Depak Chopra recommends them, along with yogurt somewhere in his > writings. I like them, too, and I really LOVE them soaked, then dried in > either the oven or the dehydrator. They become crispier (hence the NT > " crispy almonds " recipe), have a richer taste, and don't give me gas that > way. > > > > Marlowe > > www.onlynatural.info > > > > _____ > > From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of > Gail and Barry > Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 2:33 PM > Iodine > Subject: Re: Almonds > > > > Isn't that funny.... I've been craving almonds lately and have them > (blanched) handy at all times, crunching on them through-out the day. > Thanks for your knowledge :-))) > > > > Gail > > > > The Ga. Zoo Keeper > > > > From: <mailto:marlowe@...> Marlowe > > > > > > Almonds have more dietary fiber and calcium than any other nut. Almonds are > also an excellent source of Vitamin E and Magnesium. They are a source of > dietary fiber, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Zinc, Copper and Potassium > plus 18 of the 20 amino acids needed for healthy growth. > > Gail > > > > The Ga. Zoo Keeper > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 In further reading, I see that nuts in general have enzyme inhibitors and phytates that bind up the minerals they carry... UNLESS they are first soaked or sprouted. So it may be that sources are not counting the iodine in almonds because unless they are properly prepared, the iodine is unavailable??? And as you say, where they are grown DOES make a difference in the amount of iodine the almonds are likely to concentrate. Almond cookies DO sound good... Marlowe www.onlynatural.info -----Original Message----- From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Lynn The amount of iodine in nuts depends whether the soil has it or not. It's not listed on the USDA nutrient list so I would imagine the amount is negligible. BUT...it may also be very a very bio-available form....don't know. I grind my soaked almonds to a flour and make cookies with them. Really delish! Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Actually it looks like they didn't test for iodine. I just rechecked typing in seaweed adn no iodine levels show. This is from another site: Iodine - 75mcgms any seafoods 4oz, otherwise very dependent on soil iodine levels. If soil levels O.K, then dairy products, eggs, nuts, wholemeal bread/flour. Use iodised salt. http://www.drmyhill.co.uk/article.cfm?id=22 Most the almonds I buy are from California and the iodine soil maps show it to be a deficient area. ...I would think you might be getting a fair amount from your eggs if you're feeding kelp to your chickens. My iodine loading test wasn't nearly as low as I would have thought and I can only attribute it to the last 6 years of eating high quality eggs and dairy. The producer I bought from supplemented her animal's feed with kelp. Prehaps the iodine I was doing before I tested brougth my levels up some but I'm guessing the foods also accounted for a good portion of my 70%. Lynn > In further reading, I see that nuts in general have enzyme inhibitors and > phytates that bind up the minerals they carry... UNLESS they are first > soaked or sprouted. ------ > > So it may be that sources are not counting the iodine in almonds because > unless they are properly prepared, the iodine is unavailable??? And as you > say, where they are grown DOES make a difference in the amount of iodine the > almonds are likely to concentrate. > > Almond cookies DO sound good... > > Marlowe > www.onlynatural.info > > > -----Original Message----- > From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of > Lynn > > The amount of iodine in nuts depends whether the soil has it or not. > It's not listed on the USDA nutrient list so I would imagine the > amount is negligible. BUT...it may also be very a very bio-available > form....don't know. > > I grind my soaked almonds to a flour and make cookies with them. > Really delish! > > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi all, does anyone here have a link for Non-irradiated almonds? Also, If I found some Non-irradiated almonds,but they were blanched (skins steamed off) would i still need to soak them since the phytic acid is in the skins?? TIA, sincerely, Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 > > Hi all, does anyone here have a link for Non-irradiated almonds? Also, If I found some Non-irradiated almonds,but they were blanched (skins steamed off) would i still need to soak them since the phytic acid is in the skins?? +++Hi Darlene, There are many past messages on the group advising where you can get non-irradiated almonds, so please do a search. Is the phytic acid only in the skins? Can you give me a reference for that? Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Personally, I would not freeze them. One site selling almonds says that oxygen is the real concern and you should vacuum seal them and store them in a cool, dark place.I found this on another website: " According to the Almond Board of California, packaged natural almonds can be stored in unopened packages in a cool, dark place up to two years. Unopened roasted almonds can be stored under the same conditions up to one year. Both will last even longer if refrigerated. Almond paste can be stored in the refrigerator up to two years. A hot pantry will hasten rancidity. Once packaged almonds are opened, be sure to store in an airtight container or sealed baggie with air squeezed out in a cool, dry, dark place (ideally in the refrigerator) and use within three months. Avoid exposing nuts to humidity for maximum shelf-life. " So, I don't think freezing is the recommended method.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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