I have found some of the almonds to be very bitter, such that I need spit it out. Is it normal for some to be bitter? And what causes it?
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Alex, it is common for European Almonds to contain an occasional bitter one due to the genetic traits of their almond varieties. If you get more than a few bitter almonds in a bag, that would be an excessive amount, and we would request that you contact us with your order ID for a refund. We are constantly evaluating the almond quality of our supplier partners and appreciate the feedback as it helps us improve our quality.Best Regards,Terrasoul Superfoods
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Alex, it is common for European Almonds to contain an occasional bitter one due to the genetic traits of their almond varieties. If you get more than a few bitter almonds in a bag, that would be an excessive amount, and we would request that you contact us with your order ID for a refund. We are constantly evaluating the almond quality of our supplier partners and appreciate the feedback as it helps us improve our quality. Best Regards, Terrasoul Superfoods
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I find that too - though most are sweet. I've also found some raw peanuts and other raw nuts that are bitter - again, VERY few. I don't know what causes it, but it happens so rarely that it's not something I'm concerned about. I don't mind spitting out one out of a 2-pound bag. No big deal. *smile*
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I honestly don't know. A friend tried them and thought they were sweeet. I have to admit I use these raw organic almonds to make almond milk. My guess is that the bitter is not normal. There is a web site for the company on the packkage and I would definitely ask them. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I am from France and I confirm the answer given by Terrassoul about almonds from Europe. Since I am eating almonds ... quite a bit of time!...I am used to find from time to time a bitter almond. Just spit it out and enjoy the next one!
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Sounds like they are bad to me. You should contact the seller and/or amazon and let them know so that you can get your money back. None of the ones that I received were bitter. I tried to sprout one also, and it did not sprout. That leads me to believe that these are not truly raw. They were delicious though...
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If your an expert on almonds, you'll notice the difference. Personally it was for a recipe and I'd rather have the prussic acid (cyanide) contained in raw almonds before I pay that price for them again!
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The product states, "small animal nut knibbler" it does not state anything about an almond specifically. There are many different types of "small animals" and not all of them have fatal reactions to almonds. Plus, this item does not come with anything in the center. That is at the discretion of the buyer/customer.
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I have ground almonds to make a pastry crust. It didn't come out super fine but was adequate for my purpose. I think I'd depend on how fine you need it.
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They are bitter almonds so yes, they taste as good as bitter almonds taste.
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It is normal. It is not "doctored" up to taste good.(sugar etc.)I use about an inch of ice tea in the 16oz. cup that they give you.That takes the bitterness away for me.
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I use turmeric daily and don't find it bitter, the paleo wraps I received were brittle and broke easitly, had to steam them to make pliable.
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I have made almond butters that are amazing. I did have to add oil, just as with a Vitamix. Almonds are hard, and more difficult to process than other nuts. I tried soaking raw almonds and it did not work. just became a gooey mess which I threw out. With the roasted almonds I find I have to pulse manually and use the stick, and it takes longer than the advertised minute. But, end result is great. Cleaning is easy. warm water a drop of dish soap and use the cleaning program. Then again with just warm water.
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I haven't actually taste them, so I can't attest to flavor, but dog #1 who takes them doesn't need them to be 'hidden', so I doubt they are bitter. Dog #2 has her's dressed with a dab of butter, and she doesn't object to eating them that way. Neither one spits them out (but I do put them in their food bowls with their breakfast rather than trying to feed them to them independently of a meal.)
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We don't detect bitterness, but we always eat them with tasty filling:) my 7 yr old daughter has eaten them plain!
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It's green, it's the stevia leaves dried and crushed to a powder. I made an extract by soaking some of the powder in glycerine, letting it sit for a few weeks then straining. The glycerine takes away the bitterness. Some ppl use vodka. This stevia is pure so its going to be bitter right out of the bag. I got my glycerine from Wilderness Family Naturals, which is also sold on Amazon.
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I have had that happen before, in different brands of almond butter. It just requires some stirring to mix it up.
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They look raw to me. I bought them on few occasions and give one package to my son. He is against roasted nuts and strictly paleo, he never complained.
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I am assuming that it does indeed have an expiration date since it is required on about everything. I use a lot of this and have not had any go bad. Since it is a nut I think it would have a rancid taste and an acrid odor, but I have not encountered any thing adverse with the almond flour. Just give it the sniff test.
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It is sweetened with artificial sweetener. I don't think it's bitter. Amazon only sells 3 cans together but the price is good.
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There is no other info that what you see, either here at Amazon or at their web site. Try their contact info: Call (713) 661-2972 and/or E-mail:spicyworldofusa@gmail.com I don't even store the open bag in the refrigerator/freezer here in central Texas and I have not had a problem with them (4 lbs only last me about 3 months, I eat a lot of them each day). They do not seem to be any worst or better that all the other almonds that I have purchased in the past (including bulk at the local stores and the Diamond brand). I would be more interested in finding out how these, and all the other brands, pasteurize their nuts. I found this comment by another person: "I am just learning about raw foods and in a workshop I went to, we were told that ALL almonds from California do have to be pasturized by law, but that it is only in California. We were told that you can buy truly raw almonds from out of state, which of course means buying online. They also do not have to lable the package that the almonds, or any other nut from California, are pasturized. We were also told that you cannot buy directly from the grower because they cannot sell nuts without going thru their process. " Here is another take: http://detoxinista.com/2012/08/are-your-almonds-truly-raw/ And another: http://www.organicpastures.com/products_almonds.html Good Luck, Steve
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The flour says almonds ground to a fine flour. I would bet it came in contac with peanuts in the factory if they also deal with other nuts. i would contac the company itself to make sure, to be on safe side.