Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I recently ordered two 1lb roasted unsalted macadamia nuts online, only to find out they're roasted with cottonseed oil/canola oil SHUDDER I was like CRAP. Can't return it since I already opened one bag and returning one small bag would be a big hassle. I can't toss it away either they're pricey stuff!!

What should I do? I am finally happy to get my hands on mac nuts for my snacks but bummer I didn't read the label careful enough :(

Any suggestions?? Thanks!

flag	asked Feb 22 2011 at 20:36 Jos 243●2●9

	While we're here, does anyone have links to GOOD macadamia nut choices? – sherpamelissa Feb 23 2011 at 0:54
	Melissa - Nutty Guys has whole raw macadamias at a reasonable price: nuttyguys.com/Macadamias-Raw-Whole-P1029C68.aspx I've ordered several types of nuts from them and always been happy... – Stacey Feb 23 2011 at 3:36
	if you're all about extreme solutions like I am, go to alibaba.com and order 100 kg (220 lb) shipment from somewhere like India. I plan to do this once I research the possible pitfalls – survivalmachine Feb 23 2011 at 17:36

terrence · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-22 22:22:09Z UTC

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I would soak some in water overnight; in the morning I would spread them out on a towel (one layer thick) and let them air dry.

When they are dried, if they don't feel oily and they taste OKAY, I would give the others the same treatment.

I still might not eat a lot of them all at once.

answered Feb 22 2011 at 22:22

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jos did you tried it? – oak0y Feb 23 2011 at 11:55

I did this to some raw almonds, but not to get oil out of them. I read that doing it will remove something (I forget exactly what) that many people cannot digest. So I tried it; the nuts were very different, unlike any other almonds I have every had. But they were VERY good. From the way the almonds changed, I would expect it would remove oil, certainly any on the surface of the nuts. – terrence Feb 23 2011 at 17:25

After soaking the nuts for awhile, you might see some oil on top of the water - a good sign. BTW, I should add that thew texture of the almonds was very different (softer) after the soaking - next time I will spread some out on a cookie sheet and put them in a warm oven for a while to crisp them up. – terrence Feb 23 2011 at 18:39

I haven't tried it as yet but shouldn't be a problem. I washed salted cashews before (pre-Primal days) cause they were waaay too salty and it worked. The key is to wash it prior eating, otherwise it'll be soggy the next day. – Jos Feb 23 2011 at 18:49

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terrence... if you soak nuts in water overnight (and you should), they will puff up with the water and be soft and soggy. you need to dry/dehydrate them until they are completely dry of all moisture. moisture will cause the nuts to go bad. i dry mine for at least 24 hours at about 110-120 degrees. see my comment from here for full instructions: paleohacks.com/questions/12925/… . – Jack Kronk Feb 23 2011 at 19:45

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Carl_Stawicki · Answer 2 · 2011-02-22 20:46:52Z UTC

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I would just eat them. In fact, they would probably be gone by now.

answered Feb 22 2011 at 20:46

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Travis Culp · Answer 3 · 2011-02-22 20:49:02Z UTC

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I'd feed them to squirrels slowly over time so the vegetable oil doesn't harm them too much.

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Jack Kronk · Answer 4 · 2011-02-22 22:25:32Z UTC

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ditch em. chock it up.

answered Feb 22 2011 at 22:25

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	why the negative point? i'm being serious. the question is "what should I do... Any suggestions? If it were me, I would ditch the whole batch and chock it up as a learning lesson. I definitely would not eat nuts roasted in cottonseed oil. – Jack Kronk Feb 23 2011 at 0:48
	Weird, I upvoted you. I think it may have just been the flippancy of your answer maybe? And not everyone may know what you mean by "chock it up", but I did. – sherpamelissa Feb 23 2011 at 1:05
	thanks melissa. hey congrats on your success with paleo :) – Jack Kronk Feb 23 2011 at 3:15
	Thanks Jack! :) – sherpamelissa Feb 23 2011 at 13:53
	I'd probably eat them, but an up-vote for the "chock (chalk?) it up" reference. Like it. – Tom R. Feb 24 2011 at 2:59

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Paleo2.0 · Answer 5 · 2011-02-22 21:30:22Z UTC

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Just a thought - maybe rinse in warm water and wipe thoroughly with a paper towel. It seems like the oil would mainly be on the exterior.

answered Feb 22 2011 at 21:30

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Yoannah_offca · Answer 6 · 2011-02-23 02:28:24Z UTC

I lived for over thirty years on SAD (or variations of it). I am eating a very healthy diet now. And I am on a very tight budget. I would eat a few and see if my stomach reacts... I can't afford throwing away things that are not completely off. I would use the idea about soaking or something like that, to make sure it has the least possible, and then eat, relaxed. I wouldn't buy them first... but if they are here, I don't like to be extreme. It's not like they are coated in flour or so (I do have 0% tolerance for gluten policy).

oh, and I buy my macademias from Amazon, raw in big 2Ibs bag and roast them myself. Delicious. Unfortunately it looks like the price went up. Really A LOT.

Allgimbel · Answer 7 · 2011-02-23 13:02:33Z UTC

If you decide not to eat them, maybe you could bring that unopened bag into your workplace kitchen. It would be gone in a flash (at least at my workplace). Or, you could donate it to a food pantry -- often there's a bin for donations at a local major grocery store.

Another option for the open bag, offer it to a non paleo friend, particularly one who bakes, I think they would be happy to take it off your hands.

James · Answer 8 · 2011-02-23 18:20:17Z UTC

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I'd eat and move on. Unless you've got allergy issues with the oil, one bag's not going to kill you. Unless you're independently wealthy and can toss food left and right.

answered Feb 23 2011 at 18:20

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Jason · Answer 9 · 2011-02-22 20:40:50Z UTC

Well, if you can't toss them or return them, then I guess you have two options: keep them and eat them or give them away. Or perhaps keep them for SAD eating guests? I doubt they are salvageable in any way. Probably not what you wanted to hear!

Jules K · Answer 10 · 2011-02-23 18:52:06Z UTC

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I'd still eat them; the soaking idea sounds good! I get Mauna Loa dry roasted macadamias at BJs- I think they're $8 a pound, and have no oil.

answered Feb 23 2011 at 18:52

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Todd · Answer 11 · 2011-02-22 20:57:20Z UTC

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If your anything like me, trying to eat them will cause second guessing, doubt etc.. I would probably toss, chalk it up to a learning experience.

answered Feb 22 2011 at 20:57

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Dude. Did you eat the chicken with the plastic bag cooked in it? – sherpamelissa Feb 23 2011 at 0:53

Lol, nah... I couldn't do it. – Todd Feb 23 2011 at 1:12

Oh no! That sucks! – sherpamelissa Feb 23 2011 at 1:54

Yeah I know.. Just went and bought a new one. :( – Todd Feb 23 2011 at 2:10

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I bet you never forget the giblet bag again! – sherpamelissa Feb 23 2011 at 2:40

JansSushiBar · Answer 12 · 2011-02-22 21:01:09Z UTC

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You can feed them to your pet hamster; that's what my daughter always did - along with fresh spinach and expensive cheese (yeah, I'm surprised she lived, too).

answered Feb 22 2011 at 21:01

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Michelle · Answer 13 · 2011-02-22 21:22:06Z UTC

I wouldn't dare put those in my mouth. The mere thought of that material entering my gut would cause enough regret, anger, and disappointment that it would create a cortisol response systemically. A terrible cascade of events just by consuming a few nuts.

Ikco · Answer 14 · 2011-02-23 11:33:07Z UTC

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Raw, unsalted, unroasted are what you're searching for.

That being said trash it is. You shall learn from this experience despite the "pain".

answered Feb 23 2011 at 11:33

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survivalmachine · Answer 15 · 2011-02-23 17:40:36Z UTC

Worrying about this any more is probably going to increase your risk of stroke more than it will help your health through nutrition. I suggest you save them and eat them on the rare cheat/treat days that you may have. As a general observation that may not apply to you, stressing about things may be much worse for you than eating "junk" once in a while.

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