Organic Nuts
Why Should I Eat Organic Nuts?
Well, we aren’t suggesting that you should not eat organic nuts, as there are pros and cons to both sides of the discussion. Organic nuts, just as any other organically grown or raised produce, plant product, or live stock, are planted and grown without the use of common fertilizers, compounds, and pesticides. This type of careful and tedious gardening takes an all hands on deck all of the time lifestyle, and these growers have to work extra hard to produce food that food that is 100% organic. Nuts being no exception, organic crops are generally hand tended daily and plucked of any parasites, bugs, or other foreign organisms. Using decomposing plant and animal material for only the most natural fertilization, these organic fields have never seen harsh chemicals or sewage sludge.
That said, organic nuts, just as all organic products, tend to be quite a bit pricier. Brazil nuts, for instance, are grown on the edge of the Amazon River, and processing the seed for shipment into North America automatically means that pesticide applications will be done to the seeds, as well as heat treatment for moisture reduction. These tasty nuts would never make the trip safe for consumption without these treatments, which means that you may never encounter an organic Brazil nut in America. The thing about organic nuts is that they are usually not roasted or heat treated the way that our favorite nuts are, and this makes them maybe taste a bit different to the consumer. Trust that the absence of fecal material in the soil and pesticides on the shells do make quite a bit of difference as well.
Organic nuts can often be found uncooked, as many natural raw food eaters have taken a great liking to the concept of no heat, no additive food sources. All nuts have their very own characteristics, flavors, densities, and tolerances when it comes to processing and storing, but among the favorite raw organic nuts is the almond. The issue with these organic nuts when they are raw is that they spout quite readily. This is a delectable that raw food eaters absolutely love, as the sprouted almond nut gives a new dimension of flavor to the same old ingredient. The issue, however, lies in the fact that these sprouted almonds can go rancid rather quickly, and it is recommended that they are eaten within 24 hours.
Organic nuts which are not actually nuts, such as the peanut, undergo the same stringent standards from start to finish under government guidelines for real organic produce. No artificial additives, no pesticides, no chemicals, and no industrial grade fertilizers are allowed during the growing or harvesting process. They can be heat treated and salted, and make a wonderful healthy snack.