Certified Organic Garden Raw Unpasteurized Sprouted California Almonds

Description: Organic Raw Unpasteurized Sprouted California Almonds - 16 ozThese crispy delicious raw organic unpasteurized almonds are received directly from a California farmer. They are slightly smaller in stature than imported unpasteurized almonds but not in taste.Benefits Nuts are a rich source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamins B and E, and the minerals magnesium, calcium, copper, selenium, zinc and iron. Nuts also contain phytic acid, an anti-nutrient present in the bran of nuts and seeds that binds with minerals (especially calcium, iron, copper, zinc and magnesium) and prevents their absorption. Sprouting neutralizes some phytic acid, thus improving mineral absorption. Nuts also contain enzyme inhibitors, which block or denature metabolic and digestive enzymes. Pepsin, which breaks down protein in the stomach, and trypsin, which breaks down protein in the small intestine, are two enzymes that can be inhibited by the phytates present in raw nuts. Amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starches, is also inhibited by phytates. Sprouting removes some of these inhibitors and improves overall nut digestion. BackgroundIn 2007, the USDA mandated that all almonds be pasteurized to prevent salmonella (there was an outbreak and some deaths that tied back to almonds). Almonds can be steam pasteurized or fumigated with propylene oxide gas (POP). POP is a know genotoxin (gene-disrupting) and carcinogen (cancer-causing), yet that doesn’t stop the USDA from allowing it. More times than not, the pasteurization process will yield almonds un-sproutable, due to killing off the enzymes needed for the nuts to naturally “reproduce.” There is no regulation stopping companies who pasteurize from claiming “raw” on the package as long as they are not roasted. Unpasteurized almonds are available in Europe or from local farmers. I purchase my raw, organic unpasteurized almonds (CCOF Certified Organic) from a local farm in California who certifies that the almonds are grown in organic orchards and raised without man-made fertilizers or sprays. We support local farmersHappy healthy snacking!

Price: 34.98 USD

Location: Paterson, New Jersey

End Time: 2023-12-10T01:26:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.4 USD