Nov 14, 2020 · I have recently read that Brazilian nuts can be attacked by Aspergillus fungi producing mycotoxins, for example aflatoxins. Does anyone know or saw what infected nuts look like? There are a lot of ...

May 6, 2022 · Are the darkened bits leftover parts of the shell (i.e. normal parts of cashew nuts) or are they mould/signs that the cashew has gone bad? When I tried to remove them, the darkened bits are crumbly rather than fuzzy.

Apr 9, 2023 · I usually soak and dry walnuts. It tastes much better. Unfortunately, last time, I found that it has developed mold. I soaked them for a night, I dried them for several hours at a very low temperat...

Jul 30, 2024 · After one or two years, your macadamia nuts are almost certainly rancid or moldy, probably both, particularly if their taste was “off” at the beginning. Note that the high fat content limits their shelf life, particularly if the packaging was opened. Your taste buds gave you the right warning signs, neither bitter nor sour are expected flavors for …

May 20, 2012 · It is possible for mold to form on cashews - or any other nuts - but only if there has been moisture penetration into the container. If the moisture is at a safe (low) level, then mold won't grow. See for example, Mycology and spoilage of retail cashew nuts, which refers to the maximum acceptable moisture content of 5.8% for retail storage/shipping, although if you look at their data table, it ...

Feb 13, 2015 · However, the nuts themselves are double encased, first in a husk and then in a leathery shell. I've discarded the obviously spoiled ones, but are the nuts still OK to eat if the shell is a bit moldy? I tried opening a few, and the nuts showed no obvious signs of spoilage, but they were also a bit squishier than usual.

Mar 4, 2013 · Yes, nuts are very fatty, and they will eventually go rancid— if this is the case, they will taste very poor. They can also dry out, or in more rare cases (especially if stored improperly) be infested with insects or molds. Generally, they should be good for six months to a year at their best flavor, depending on the variety (in the shell).

Mar 9, 2017 · In my experience, walnuts get progressively more bitter as they darken, and black ones are inedible due to poor taste. I haven't noticed any ill effects from consuming slightly darker ones though (not moldy ones of course).

Sep 16, 2020 · Acorns of many oak species are edible. They've been used as food in many traditions, but almost all need boiling and/or soaking to leach out the tannins. I'm curious to try them, as nuts, a hot d...

Jan 21, 2013 · The nuts are still fine at that closing date. Always try to buy farm direct from a US producer. Last year we ate fresh nuts stored our veggie crisper every night until our personal cache ran out which was the first of April. I will have give …