Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I've found them at Costco in the baking section as well.DebSent from my iPhoneOn May 22, 2012, at 2:22 PM, Pam <yourfavoritething2002@...> wrote: Did you look in the snacks section or the baking section? I always find the plain almonds in the baking section by the flour, sugar, etc. Pam From: Tom Matuschak <pmatus@...> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:54 AMSubject: RE: Re: Sams Club almonds I was in Sam's today and the 3 pound bag of almonds I saw were dry roasted and salted. As far as raw almonds in the USA it is true that USDA in response to an outbreak of salmonella with untreated nuts requires almonds to be pasteurized. A federal judge recently upheld the USDA position. http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/Judge-upholds-USDA-requirement-for-raw-almond-pasteurization Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of BikfalvySent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Sams Club almonds <<Does anyone know if the 3 lb. bag of almonds sold at Sam's Club are raw? I love making almond milk but the raw ones at my local health food store are expensive. >>NO almonds sold in the US are are raw unless you buy directly from the grower or unless they are imported. The label may say "Raw" but they are either heat pasteurized (most of them) or treated with a chemical that is banned in some instances because it is a suspected carcinogen. http://www.wellnesstips.ca/pasteurized%20almonds.htmI just found this out and I was mad. If the label says "raw," the food should be raw!Here's info on a lawsuit about this:http://www.cornucopia.org/almonds/I found a few grower's selling direct online, but the prices are high and many of them require an order of 50 pounds or more. If I can get some local people interested, maybe we can split an order...I started using plain water in place of almond milk until I can get some truly raw almonds.-- = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I buy raw organic and unless it sat raw organic on the package i do not purchase it...Dennis --------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Deb Heimler <debmiester48@...> " " < > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:25 PM Subject: Re: Re: Sams Club almonds I've found them at Costco in the baking section as well.DebSent from my iPhoneOn May 22, 2012, at 2:22 PM, Pam <yourfavoritething2002@...> wrote: Did you look in the snacks section or the baking section? I always find the plain almonds in the baking section by the flour, sugar, etc. Pam From: Tom Matuschak <pmatus@...> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:54 AMSubject: RE: Re: Sams Club almonds I was in Sam's today and the 3 pound bag of almonds I saw were dry roasted and salted. As far as raw almonds in the USA it is true that USDA in response to an outbreak of salmonella with untreated nuts requires almonds to be pasteurized. A federal judge recently upheld the USDA position. http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/Judge-upholds-USDA-requirement-for-raw-almond-pasteurization Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of BikfalvySent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Sams Club almonds <<Does anyone know if the 3 lb. bag of almonds sold at Sam's Club are raw? I love making almond milk but the raw ones at my local health food store are expensive. >>NO almonds sold in the US are are raw unless you buy directly from the grower or unless they are imported. The label may say "Raw" but they are either heat pasteurized (most of them) or treated with a chemical that is banned in some instances because it is a suspected carcinogen. http://www.wellnesstips.ca/pasteurized%20almonds.htmI just found this out and I was mad. If the label says "raw," the food should be raw!Here's info on a lawsuit about this:http://www.cornucopia.org/almonds/I found a few grower's selling direct online, but the prices are high and many of them require an order of 50 pounds or more. If I can get some local people interested, maybe we can split an order...I started using plain water in place of almond milk until I can get some truly raw almonds.-- = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 link below is where I get my almonds...20lb..They are truly raw and organic..you can buy lower amounts. B. This is the cheapest price I've found. http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8285/ RE: Re: Sams Club almonds I was in Sam's today and the 3 pound bag of almonds I saw were dry roasted and salted. As far as raw almonds in the USA it is true that USDA in response to an outbreak of salmonella with untreated nuts requires almonds to be pasteurized. A federal judge recently upheld the USDA position. http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/Judge-upholds-USDA-requirement-for-raw-almond-pasteurization Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of BikfalvySent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Sams Club almonds <<Does anyone know if the 3 lb. bag of almonds sold at Sam's Club are raw? I love making almond milk but the raw ones at my local health food store are expensive. >>NO almonds sold in the US are are raw unless you buy directly from the grower or unless they are imported. The label may say "Raw" but they are either heat pasteurized (most of them) or treated with a chemical that is banned in some instances because it is a suspected carcinogen. http://www.wellnesstips.ca/pasteurized%20almonds.htmI just found this out and I was mad. If the label says "raw," the food should be raw!Here's info on a lawsuit about this:http://www.cornucopia.org/almonds/I found a few grower's selling direct online, but the prices are high and many of them require an order of 50 pounds or more. If I can get some local people interested, maybe we can split an order...I started using plain water in place of almond milk until I can get some truly raw almonds.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You have to have an account to see the prices. Since I already have an account, I thought I would pass on this information:1 lb - $9.45 5 lb - $40.1025 lb - $178.70 HTH!Rena If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 1:48 PM, B <lindadb2011@...> wrote: link below is where I get my almonds...20lb..They are truly raw and organic..you can buy lower amounts. B. This is the cheapest price I've found. http://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/8285/ RE: Re: Sams Club almonds I was in Sam's today and the 3 pound bag of almonds I saw were dry roasted and salted. As far as raw almonds in the USA it is true that USDA in response to an outbreak of salmonella with untreated nuts requires almonds to be pasteurized. A federal judge recently upheld the USDA position. http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/Judge-upholds-USDA-requirement-for-raw-almond-pasteurization Tom From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of BikfalvySent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Sams Club almonds <<Does anyone know if the 3 lb. bag of almonds sold at Sam's Club are raw? I love making almond milk but the raw ones at my local health food store are expensive. >>NO almonds sold in the US are are raw unless you buy directly from the grower or unless they are imported. The label may say " Raw " but they are either heat pasteurized (most of them) or treated with a chemical that is banned in some instances because it is a suspected carcinogen. http://www.wellnesstips.ca/pasteurized%20almonds.htmI just found this out and I was mad. If the label says " raw, " the food should be raw!Here's info on a lawsuit about this:http://www.cornucopia.org/almonds/I found a few grower's selling direct online, but the prices are high and many of them require an order of 50 pounds or more. If I can get some local people interested, maybe we can split an order...I started using plain water in place of almond milk until I can get some truly raw almonds.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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