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Author	Topic: are shelled nuts okay?
Chris10astra 09-04-2002 10:05 PM	Hello all, another great day (I think). I went to three pretty good stores today (organic, alternative etc) but no one had shelled Brazil nuts so I got some unshelled ones. Should I put off eating them and order some shelled nuts online? The nuts look so good, lol. Thanks
Wai 09-05-2002 06:41 AM	quote: no one had shelled Brazil nuts so I got some unshelled ones. "Shelled nuts" are nuts without the shell. "Unshelled nuts" are nuts that are still contained in their shell. I guess you meant to buy unshelled nuts... The nuts that no longer are in the shell can EASILY cause acne (especially 'sandy bumps'-kind of acne) You can hardly ever get unshelled Brazil nuts in shops. You can order a whole year supply (25 kg bag) at a local whole sale, or you can order on-line.
Chris10astra 09-05-2002 08:19 AM	what about water chesnuts?
Wai 09-05-2002 09:44 AM	uhh, I think (water) chestnuts cannot be eaten raw...but maybe I'm wrong here? Maybe you should submit 'raw chestnut' to the search engines?
Chris10astra 09-05-2002 10:08 AM	I think most water chestnuts are raw...but most of them are canned as well so I guess that's a no-no.
Wai 09-05-2002 10:19 AM	quote: I think most water chestnuts are raw...but most of them are canned as well If they are canned, they are never raw... If you really want to eat water chestnuts, you better first check out whether they CAN be eaten raw... Please let us know if you find something, okay?
AussieShep 10-04-2002 08:22 AM	How likely are shelled nuts to cause acne? I've been eating raw shelled brazil nuts
Wai 10-04-2002 08:25 AM	Nuts that have been shelled commercially can easily cause acne.
AussieShep 10-04-2002 08:26 AM	quote: Originally posted by Wai: Nuts that have been shelled commercially can easily cause acne. Is it because from the heat that is used to shell the nuts?
Wai 10-04-2002 08:29 AM	quote: Is it because from the heat that is used to shell the nuts? Heat or deepfreezing, yes.
Taylor 10-04-2002 12:29 PM	To answer the question about water chestnuts. I got them from a Chinese grocery store, they are raw and they are fantastic. All you have to do is cut off the brown skin. So sweet in flavor.
Carolyn 10-04-2002 01:20 PM	hey everyone! wai, will shelled brazil nuts affect cellulite - i live on a tiny island in the mediterranean - malta - i cant order online it is waaaayyyyyy too expensive. And i can't find any shelled ones in the stores.
Wai 10-04-2002 02:21 PM	yes, Carolyn, shelled nuts likely affect cellulite... Thank you for the water chestnut info Taylor! Sounds great
Carolyn 10-06-2002 07:29 AM	So as long as nuts are raw, they are fine right? I eat raw pistacchios, brazil nuts and walnuts - what else can i add to the list? Thanks
Wai 10-06-2002 01:40 PM	raw pistacchios??? Like peanuts, they are already roasted in the shell! They are not raw... You can perfectly eat raw macadamia nuts
Carolyn 10-06-2002 02:51 PM	i found this packet of pistacchios - green and still in an intact shell - i think they are raw - the shell is split when they are heated right? these were still enclosed (and i had a hard time getting them out lol)
Wai 10-06-2002 02:57 PM	quote: the shell is split when they are heated right? Not necessarily; among the half opened ones, you will always find some closed ones. So, you need to find out first!
Carolyn 10-09-2002 09:35 AM	i am on top of the world - i just found a shop "good earth" which sells shelled nuts throughout the year, cracked mechanically (without heat); separated from the shells by floating them in water; dried using warm air and finally packed - NUTS I AM COMING LOL the warm air wouldnt have harmed the nuts right wai?
Taylor 10-09-2002 08:05 PM	where is this shop? Online or is it a store front?
Wai 10-10-2002 07:19 AM	quote: Caqrolyn wrote: the warm air wouldnt have harmed the nuts right wai? Probably not; what is the exact temperature? Is it an online shop?
krystalho 01-01-2003 06:15 AM	quote: Originally posted by Taylor: To answer the question about water chestnuts. I got them from a Chinese grocery store, they are raw and they are fantastic. Hi, I am a Chinese myself. It is delicious. However, please note that water chestnuts are not a kind of 'nuts' by category, although they are called in this way. Their protein and fat content are much lower than those of other nuts. -- Krystal
ninesky 04-11-2003 10:43 AM	Is it possible that these brazil nuts (at bulkfoods) are raw and fine to eat even if they're shelled? It says: Brazil Nuts, Unblanched 22 pounds Description: Shelled Natural Raw
Wai 04-11-2003 10:53 AM	i'm sorry, but it is not possible commercially sold shelled nuts have NEVER been shelled by hand; it would definitely say so on the label if they were (in capital, bold characters), and they would cost you lots of more money
banned 05-16-2003 11:24 AM	I just bought Brazil nuts preshelled in a bag IS this dirty protein? I'm pretty sure they aren't fresh because they are preshelled and more tannish than yellow. Are they still safe to eat under this diet?
jay_1 05-16-2003 11:25 AM	If you are going to consume brazil nuts, you need to buy the ones with the shell still intact. Nuts that have been shelled( no shell on them) have dirty protein which can cause acne.