Raw Almonds,

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In 2007 a bill was passed requiring all raw almonds in North America to

undergo a mandatory pasteurization making it illegal to purchase raw almonds.

The law allows them to be labeled as ‘raw almonds’ when in fact they are

not and have been pasteurized, because according to the law, a pasteurized

almond is a raw almond

A federal judge rejected challenges to the law, which was introduced in

response to two isolated outbreaks of salmonella, in conjunction with

conventional almond farms, one in Canada in 2001, and a second in Oregon in

2004.

While contamination in almonds is not common, the industry determined that

aggressive measures were necessary to prevent any other occurrences.

Raw almonds have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease, a rich

source of calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, protein, fiber and antioxidants.

Now, these once amazing and life enhancing health benefits have become

devastatingly reduced in the pasteurization process.

Luckily, there are a few loop holes that still allow you to purchase raw

almonds. You can purchase them online, and at farmers markets. Just make sure

to buy from a reputable source. 3 links for raw almonds.

_http://www.organicpastures.com/products_almonds.html_

(http://www.organicpastures.com/products_almonds.html)

_http://rawfromthefarm.com/nuts.aspx_ (http://rawfromthefarm.com/nuts.aspx)

 

_http://livesuperfoods.com/seeds/LSF012.html_

(http://livesuperfoods.com/seeds/LSF012.html)

 

 

 

In a message dated 3/1/2010 2:37:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

elan_spire writes:

 

In , " moonphish_65 "

<moonphish wrote:

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> Can someone please tell me where I can buy raw almonds

> that are really raw and sprout? I have been looking for

> a few days now and have not found a good source yet.

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> Thanks!

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