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?

Bitter almonds contain glycoside amygdalin (A.K.A. Vitamin B17). When eaten, glycoside amygdalin will turn into hydrogen cyanide. It takes about 100-200 mg of cyanide, when eaten, to kill you (about .68 mg per pound of body weight). Each raw bitter almond will produce about 4-9 mg of hydrogen cyanide. So a couple bitter almonds in a 2 lb bag is perfectly fine, however, a few handfuls of bitter almonds can cause kidney failure or even death. Hyrogen cyanide is leached out during the heating process. Due to their toxicity before being processed, in the United States it is illegal to sell bitter almonds that are unrefined.

Where are the almonds from? What is the name of the company that supplies you guys?

Nojan,The almonds are from Spain and are a Valencia variety. We have a few different organic growers that we work with in Spain as our suppliers, depending on the time of the harvest season so we can obtain the freshest almonds.Best Regards,Terrasoul Superfoods

Are these really raw? there are rumors and such that any grown almonds in the us that say its raw are not, and that they pasturized ot to remove b-17

Hello, yes, our almonds are really raw. They are imported from Spain, where pasteurization is not a requirement. They are never treated by irradiation, ultra high heat, steam, or chemically sterilized as is required for all domestically grown almonds.

Why are they not pasturized. can't unpasturized make me ill "if" they are not exceptionally cleaned?

I buy these almonds specifically because they are raw and NOT pasteurized. Pasteurization is usually either done by high heat, which destroys some of the nutritional value of the nuts, or by toxic chemicals, which no one should want touching anything they consume. Almonds grown in the US are required to be pasteurized because of a salmonella outbreak back in the early 2000's (I think.) As far as I'm concerned, that's just paranoia and/or lobbyists' work. Salmonella outbreaks are also often linked to fresh produce (sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, mangoes, etc.) and those foods aren't required to be pasteurized.

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🌰 Elevate your snack game with truly raw, sproutable almonds!

VERSATILE SUPERFOOD STAPLE - Perfect for making almond milk, grain-free flours, or a wholesome, satiating snack anytime.
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Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Unpasteurized Organic Almonds come in a convenient 2 lbs resealable pack, USDA certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly. Imported from Spain, these almonds are never pasteurized or chemically treated, preserving their natural enzymes, healthy fats, and vital nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium. Perfect for sprouting, snacking, or creating nutrient-dense almond milk and flours.

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Package Dimensions	28.5 x 19.3 x 8.7 cm; 929.86 g
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