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I'm having trouble finding unroasted, unsalted peanuts anywhere. I have tried WHole Foods, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Nob Hill, and even online. It doesn't seem like anywhere sells them. Am i missing something here? I see many varieties of unsalted peanuts, but they always are roasted. Does anybody know where to buy or can provide a link to them?
Thank you
I am under the impression that raw peanuts aren't sold because of a bacteria in them. Even "raw" almonds are steamed.
Yeah, looked it up
[quote=wikipedia][b]Contamination with aflatoxin[/b]
Peanuts may be contaminated with the mold Aspergillus flavus which produces a carcinogenic substance called aflatoxin. Lower quality specimens, particularly where mold is evident, are more likely to be contaminated.[43] USDA tests every truckload of raw peanuts for aflatoxin; any containing aflatoxin levels of more than 20 parts per billion are destroyed. The peanut industry has manufacturing steps in place to ensure all peanuts are inspected for aflatoxin.[citation needed] [b]Peanuts are also processed at a high temperature to ensure any microorganisms are killed.[/b]
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[QUOTE=womanoid;805012591]I am under the impression that raw peanuts aren't sold because of a bacteria in them. Even "raw" almonds are steamed.
Yeah, looked it up[/QUOTE]
This is good to know. Makes sense since peanuts are grown in the ground amongst all the bacteria
Maybe buy the ones in the shell? Have those had anything done to them?
roasted improves the taste and texture, and also kills most bacteria. What is the benefit of raw peanuts?
[QUOTE=womanoid;805012591]I am under the impression that raw peanuts aren't sold because of a bacteria in them. Even "raw" almonds are steamed.
Yeah, looked it up[/QUOTE]
Thank you. I thought this was the case.
[QUOTE=JungleCat;805032451]roasted improves the taste and texture, and also kills most bacteria. What is the benefit of raw peanuts?[/QUOTE]
I assumed since I buy raw sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, and walnuts that it is more beneficial and healthy in its natural form.
Just curious, does roasting them reduce their nutritional value?