'They look just like any other nut, but nutritionists say almonds are packed with heart-healthy nutrients, especially monounsaturated fat, plant protein and dietary fiber. However, they must be consumed in their raw, organic form to have any nutritional value.
California is the only U.S. state that commercially produces almonds and actually produces 80% of the world's supply. All almonds produced in California, destined for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are required (mandatory) to be pasteurized. Organic almonds are now required to be pasteurized, even though there has been absolutely noincident of salmonella poisoning among organic almonds. The pasteurized almonds will not be required to be labeled as "pasteurized" and may only be labeled "raw", effectively misleading consumers!'
California is the only U.S. state that commercially produces almonds and actually produces 80% of the world's supply. All almonds produced in California, destined for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are required (mandatory) to be pasteurized. Organic almonds are now required to be pasteurized, even though there has been absolutely noincident of salmonella poisoning among organic almonds. The pasteurized almonds will not be required to be labeled as "pasteurized" and may only be labeled "raw", effectively misleading consumers!'
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