Are these raw products? Or are they processed in some way to keep bacteria, viruses and other organisms to a minimum?
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Unfortunately, I have no idea if they are raw or somewhat processed. The packaging does not say. To be safe, I would use these within a few weeks of receiving them and/or refrigerate them.
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Well they are certified and the integrity of the company and the length of time they have been doing this is real. I met the owner at a Raw food event and he is hard core, only the best products .. always. He cured himself of some serious health issues with organic and raw food healthy lifestyle and really does walk the walk. If it is not organic and the real deal he will not deal with it. period. NO way these are dyed and must be organic. The reviewers that complain are the competition that are scandalous business people stealing customers by spreading false rumors. It is common on amazon.
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Most probiotic labels only guarantee their 20 billion live culture claim at manufacture, not at the consumer. The manufacturer has no control over how carefully the product is handled once they ship it to a distributor. For example if the product is allowed to sit in high temperatures in a warehouse, that will negatively impact the number of probiotic cultures that survive. I for one would not recommend purchasing probiotics by mail during the summer as they will roast sitting in mail/delivery trucks.
1178329
Yes. For processing raw veggies it takes a little more time, but works great for small batches just fine.
1237533
I have never refrigerated them, but like anything else, I avoid extreme changes on either end. Has always kept them at room temp. Been taking them as a daily supplement for 4 years. Has really helped the immune system.
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Not that I can tell from the literature. You may wish to check with RawFoods for a more definitive response.
1867602
The packaging process cooks them. They cannot remain raw, and still be packaged.
1529385
they are raw,don't think steamed,they are really fresh and packed well,I purchse them often
621256
Yes I'm pretty sure they wash it, but not pasteurizing the vegetables makes sure they are not exposed to radiation and thus lessening they're nutritional value
1281532
About these particular nuts, I cannot comment. But for your general information and in answer to the comment by Leann McCamey: I am sorry to have to inform you that the FDA specifically allows steam-heat pasteurized almonds to be labeled "RAW" Yes, even though they are "cooked" by being pasteurized, the FDA allows (and perhaps encourages) the industry to continue to label them raw. The other method of "pasteurization" is fumigation by toxic gas (my memory is not screening up the chemical right now, just google for it) and those also are "raw", I am not sure how "organic" they are according to the USDA's definition of "organic". Of course none of this fits MY definition of safe, wholesome, raw or organic.
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There is NO indication on the packaging or on the Amazon site that these are non-GMO almonds or organic. They are raw (i.e. not cooked or roasted) - not sure if that answers your question about pasteurization.
1867601
They are just like any canned food, have been par boiled for canning. Believe you will not be able to eat any packaged food if you only eat raw, as cooking or pasteurization is part of the packaging process.
1853108
yes- but be aware that they have been treated and are not 100% dried raw-spanish ones are 100% raw and untreated
1109123
Yes, they are raw. You don't need to cook them, they are great eaten raw. They are at their best eaten raw after overnight soaking in water.
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The EFA may be raw but it may also be processed differently. It depends on the brand you are referring to.
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Not that I've noticed, but these probiotics should be refrigerated immediately upon being received!
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The packaging makes no such claims, only states, "No artificial ingredients, minimally processed". No reference is made to the conditions in which the chickens are kept and fed. Please see their website for such information