Danielle Daly
What Makes Nuts so Good?
We know nuts are incredibly good for you.
Break these harmful habits, and we promise your nuts will stay fresher longer.
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This exposes the contents to oodles of outside germs and bacteria.
Spoilage is accelerated even more by light, oxygen, andyou guessed itheat.
Just ensure they’re in an airtight container and plan to eat them within a couple of weeks.
Danielle Daly
A good rule of thumb is to think of nuts as produce rather than a packaged good.
As nuts age, the rancidity will give them a paint-like smell.
If you get any harsh or bitter aromas, toss themotherwise, they’re probably still fair game.
To further extend shelf life, Diamond of California adds a hint of rosemary extract to their products.
You, too, can add this natural ingredient to help preserve your nuts.
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