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almonds in stores are pasteurized even though the label says “raw”

Uncover the truth about cyande and almonds. Over time almonds were cultivated to yield a sweet almond which is what we have been eating since then.

A truly raw almond has not been pasteurized. The law did carve out an exemption by which farmers may sell their almonds direct to the consumer.

Buy the best unpasteruized raw almonds directly from the California farmer Capay Hills Orchard

The topic of ethical food selection comes up every now and then. Lets face it, some food sources have a greater impact on the environment than we might like. I will try to address these concerns as it pertains to almond production. I'll go through each concern and give you a fair farmer's opinion of the impact.

The Community Alliance of Family Farmers Sums it up quite well as to why you should buy organic food. 50 Reasons to Buy Organic What do...

First of all, sprouting is worthless and a waste of time unless you are working with a truly raw, unpasteruized almond which you can only buy from a farmer.

Almonds are not only a delicious snack but also a powerhouse of nutrients that can significantly impact heart health

On Ground harvest is a very dusty dirty operation, full of pathogens

Capay Hiisl Orchard is all about zero waste farming with the ultimate goal is for no trash to be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.

Make your own almond milk. Making your own almond milk is easy.

Almonds are a very nutritious superfood. It would be a shame to avoid eating them if you didn’t have to

almonds REDUCE the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancers, and diabetes

There are over 7600 almonds farms in California 91% family farms.

Which Almond Variety Has the Best Taste or Flavor? Spanish missionaries introduced the Mission (or Texas) almond to California in the 18th century.  Fritz, Padre, Butte and Marcona are all Mission varieties

Unless you buy your almonds directly from the farmer who grows them, chances are your almonds are not raw

Amonds are almonds that have had the 'L' knocked out of them. This is a term of cultural expression with some history tossed in

This a quick look into the daily life of a farmer.

Spraying is a method of applying a product, the real question is, what is the product? It is a very common misconception that organic farms do not spray. This is false.