Natural almonds can be stored for two years or longer when their freshness and shelf life are maximized by placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Roasted almonds can stay in good condition for up to a year in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. California-grown almonds labeled as raw may not actually be, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture will no longer allow the sale of raw almonds.
Instead, raw almonds undergo pasteurization, heat or chemical treatment. Almonds grown in other countries and sold in the United States can be truly raw. All almonds labeled as raw should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry area. You can freeze raw almonds or refrigerate them.
Seal them in an airtight bag or moisture can enter the bag and cause mold growth. Truly raw almonds will sprout; once they sprout, they only last a few days before going rancid. Storage of all forms of almonds in cool and dry conditions (. Refrigerate walnuts in an airtight plastic container.
Be aware of keeping the lid tightly closed all the time while in the refrigerator to prevent it from getting too wet or drying out due to the low temperature. If the container is not tightly closed, the nuts will become moldy (due to excess moisture in the fridge) or wrinkle from low-temperature dehydration. Very few manufacturers remove the peel without using heat, according to the Living and Raw Foods website. You can store raw cashew nuts for up to a year or longer if you store them in a sealed bag in a cool, dark and dry environment, such as the freezer.
The peel of truly raw cashews contains toxins that can cause an allergic reaction similar to poison ivy. We use organic farming practices and continue in the process using all natural ingredients without preservatives or GMOs. A long-term storage study published in the Journal of Food Science evaluated the shelf life quality of raw almond kernels, blanched kernels, and sliced blanched kernels stored for at least 18 months under controlled (including abusive) environmental conditions. Army Natick researchers demonstrated that various forms of almonds (raw, roasted, blanched, sliced) can have a shelf life of three years when packaged in optimal packages (vacuum tri-laminated aluminum bags).
Both raw almonds and cashews require careful storage if you want to store them for more than a few days.
