Question 1

Is this certified organic?  If so, where's the USDA organic seal?  In other words, how do we know this is truly organic?

Accepted Answer

This is not certified organic by USA "seal" standards only.  These are SPANISH ALMONDS, imported from Spain.  Therefore, they are NOT subject to USDA rules and regulations and also, therefore, not subject to the USDA seal as PROOF of their organic-ness (sp).  But! Before you shrink away in HORROR, remember this.  The fact that they are SPANISH not American almonds is a GOOD thing, because imported almonds are not subject to pasteurization.  Spanish almonds do not have to be either Steam pasteurized to 200 degrees (which destroys a portion of the almonds wonderful nutrients) nor are they gassed by what is essentially poisonous fumigation as the alternation version of pasteurization that the delightful USDA requires to be perpetrated on all American almonds that are packaged and sold in the USA (the only exception being buying directly from California raw almond growers).  Other then these details I have just given you, what you are left with is trust.  At some point, all of us have to trust.  I have bought 3 bags of these almonds, and other than the occasional bitter almond (which you just spit out, and I've only had about 5 bitter almonds per 2 lb bag on average) you have yourself an unpasteurized almond, with nutrients retained.  That is worth the small risk I take when I trust that Spanish almonds really ARE organic.  One more suggestion I would make, and that is to SOAK the almonds.  Their is phytic acid (a natural protection of the plant, not a human induced chemical) that, if you remove by soaking, will give you enriched, enlivened and activated vitamins that are not able to be accessed by the body without soaking.  If you want to know more about "soaking", how to do it, why it's important, you can find numerous articles, blogs and websites on the matter on Google.  I always soak and dehydrate (dry) all my Spanish almonds for best nutrition.  I find them to be so much more tasty than any American pasteurized almond.  I hope this elongated answer (I try to thorough) has helped you!  Blessings...

Question 2

have anyone succeeded to sprout these almonds? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes, I was curious also, so I purchased these almonds.  After soaking for 24 hours, most did have little "nubs" starting to grow, so they are "enzyme activated."  In theory, steam pasteurization does not (usually?) kill the seeds.  All almonds sold in US stores from US farmers are pasteurized.  You can only get them unpasteurized if you buy directly from the farmer (which is possible.)  Strangely, imported almonds don't have to be pasteurized.  You will usually find raw unpasteurized almonds originate from Spain.  But you can get them from USA if you know where to go - some farmers will sell directly to the public.

Question 3

Out of curiosity and uncertainty, why sprout these almonds? What is the purpose?

Accepted Answer

Soaking helps remove the phytic acid and tannins which can make almonds hard for our bodies to digest, but sprouting is about activating and increasing the nutritional content of the nut itself! Almonds are a naturally rich source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. It takes 8 to 12 hours of soaking, for soaked almonds to become SPROUTED almonds, and keep in mind that ONLY unpasteurized almonds even have the ability to sprout.  Sprouting activates live enzymes inside the nut and enhances its nutritional value. Sprouted almonds generally have more nutritional value and less fat than regular almonds. Sprouted almonds are naturally high in several vitamins and minerals. Sprouted almonds are particularly high in B vitamins, which help convert carbohydrates into usable energy and regulate heart and nervous system function. A 1-ounce serving of sprouted almonds contains 0.35 grams of vitamin B2 and 0.99 grams of vitamin B-3. That same size serving of sprouted almonds also contains 7 milligrams of vitamin E, 200 milligrams of potassium and 75 milligrams of calcium.  If you don't sprout you are NOT getting all the goodness out, because the nutrient values actually INCREASE in the sprouted nut.  These nutrients are released and ACTIVATED by the sprouting process.

Question 4

Anybody else get a really bad taste?  They were fine at first but halfway through the bag they turned disgusting.  Not sure if I got a bad bag or what

Accepted Answer

If the almond oil within 5he almond is EXTRA strong in that nut, then you get what you might d3scribe as "a bad taste." Sonewhat bitter is all it is. The nut id not spoiled in that cas3, metely stronger in healing almond oil. I have never gotten many nuts like that in a bag though, and I order from these folks every month. If you will toast some that have exyra strong almond oil at 350 degrees fir 10 minutes on a cookie sheet, their flavor will change for the better.

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Food to LiveOrganic Almonds, 1 Pound – Non-GMO, Whole, Raw, No Shell, Unpasteurized, Unsalted, Vegan, Kosher. Keto Snack. Source of Vitamin E, Protein. Great for Almond Milk, Nut Butter, & Desserts

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