Guest guest Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I know we're not supposed to eat roasted nuts that are sold in a mix because they are usually roasted in a starch, but what about roasted nuts that are NOT mixed? Like for example, a bag of roasted and salted sunflower seeds? Or a bag of roasted and salted cashews? I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm sorry, I don't remember! Thanks, Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Here's the thing. When they roast nuts for butters - that's legal, because thenthey process them into butters right away. There's no upside in keeping them in storage until they process them. When they roast nuts to sell them in packs, there's a very large chancethat at that point they spray them with some kind of preservatives, becausethen they package them to sell and who knows how long they'll be on the shelves. MaraI thought they were legal. Marantha has a roasted almond butter. I've gotten roasted, salted nuts before. But, I'd rather get raw and toast, season my own. They seem fresher. Guess the moderators will have to weigh in. I know we're not supposed to eat roasted nuts that are sold in a mix because they are usually roasted in a starch, but what about roasted nuts that are NOT mixed? Like for example, a bag of roasted and salted sunflower seeds? Or a bag of roasted and salted cashews? I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm sorry, I don't remember!Thanks,Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Amber Just check the package labels for ingredients when you buy the single type of roasted nuts and/or roasted and salted nuts. There should just be the nut and salt listed. I often purchase roasted peanuts to make peanut butter (to save time) and I always check. I am particularly careful if the peanuts are roasted and salted, as something could have been added to the brine or salt coating. So far, I haven’t come across a roasted peanut that contains any illegals; and so far I haven’t come across a roasted and salted nut that contains any anti-caking agent or preservative. But I always check. When it comes to tree nuts, I generally buy the raw nuts and do my own roasting. Partly that is because I can’t find them without something added and don’t trust the processors (around here roasted nuts always have extra things added, like spices and sugars), and partly because I don’t use as many tree nuts as I do peanuts. I just use tree nuts in flour for recipes, so it’s easy to roast my own as I need them. I haven’t looked at sunflower seeds, but as long as you check the labels, and trust the processor, it should be OK. Just remember that seeds are considered advanced, as is eating whole nuts. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I know we're not supposed to eat roasted nuts that are sold in a mix because they are usually roasted in a starch, but what about roasted nuts that are NOT mixed? Like for example, a bag of roasted and salted sunflower seeds? Or a bag of roasted and salted cashews? I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm sorry, I don't remember! Thanks, Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Kim, I checked the ingredient list, and it lists sunflower seeds, peanut oil, and salt, so it should be good to go. Just a question though (for anyone) about the whole 2% rule thing, where supposedly companies don't have to list any ingredients if they make up less than 2%- is that only for canned ingredients then? For some reason, I was thinking it applied any type of packaged food (besides plain foods like frozen veggies or raw nuts) which is why I was concerned about the roasted nuts. Thanks! Amber > > Amber > > > > Just check the package labels for ingredients when you buy the single type > of roasted nuts and/or roasted and salted nuts. There should just be the nut > and salt listed. > > > > I often purchase roasted peanuts to make peanut butter (to save time) and I > always check. I am particularly careful if the peanuts are roasted and > salted, as something could have been added to the brine or salt coating. So > far, I haven't come across a roasted peanut that contains any illegals; and > so far I haven't come across a roasted and salted nut that contains any > anti-caking agent or preservative. But I always check. > > > > When it comes to tree nuts, I generally buy the raw nuts and do my own > roasting. Partly that is because I can't find them without something added > and don't trust the processors (around here roasted nuts always have extra > things added, like spices and sugars), and partly because I don't use as > many tree nuts as I do peanuts. I just use tree nuts in flour for recipes, > so it's easy to roast my own as I need them. I haven't looked at sunflower > seeds, but as long as you check the labels, and trust the processor, it > should be OK. > > > > Just remember that seeds are considered advanced, as is eating whole nuts. > > > > Kim M. > > SCD 6 years > > Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years > > neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I know we're not supposed to eat roasted nuts that are sold in a mix because > they are usually roasted in a starch, but what about roasted nuts that are > NOT mixed? Like for example, a bag of roasted and salted sunflower seeds? Or > a bag of roasted and salted cashews? I'm sure this has been asked before, > but I'm sorry, I don't remember! > > Thanks, > > Amber > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Mara, I may just write the company to be safe. I'm assuming they don't have to list the preservatives on their ingredients list? Debbie, I unfortunately don't have a Whole Foods near me. Amber > > > >> > >> > >> I know we're not supposed to eat roasted nuts that are sold in a mix > >> because they are usually roasted in a starch, but what about roasted nuts > >> that are NOT mixed? Like for example, a bag of roasted and salted sunflower > >> seeds? Or a bag of roasted and salted cashews? I'm sure this has been asked > >> before, but I'm sorry, I don't remember! > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Amber > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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