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How Long Do Almonds Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before I cover what reputable sources have to say about the shelf life of almonds, let me share a personal example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of writing this piece, I have a package of shelled almonds that’s nine months past the date on the label. And the nuts are still quite alright (I ate a bunch last week). Sure, they aren’t as tasty as fresh ones, but they are good enough. And if your almonds need a taste boost, you can always roast them (more on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to storage, I keep them in a resealable pouch they came in, in a dark cabinet in the kitchen. The nuts sat there the entire hot summer, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So yeah, almonds can last quite some time, even at room temperature. That’s partially thanks to the antioxidants they have (AM<\/a>), which slow down the processes responsible for quality loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to those reputable sources I mentioned, FoodKeeper App (FK<\/a>) suggests that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can tell, in my experience, the shelf life of almonds is a “bit” longer than that. Of course, the provided dates are for the best quality, and my almost ancient almonds aren’t top-notch in that area. But they are good enough, at least to my taste buds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long story short, the estimates given by the FoodKeeper App, and those on labels of packaged almonds, are for best quality. If you’re okay with some quality loss, almonds can last months past their dates, even at room temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One caveat here: if you live in the tropics where it’s hot almost all year round, almonds definitely won’t last as long at room temp. If you need to store them for the long term, go with cold storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start with a couple of guidelines when it comes to almond storage. For these nuts to last the longest, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing that, let’s talk about implementing those suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter where you plan on keeping the almonds, an airtight container or a freezer bag is the best option<\/strong> (just like for Brazil nuts<\/a>). Sometimes almonds already come in resealable pouches<\/strong> (like mine do), and that form of packaging is fine too. With that in place, we’re safe from exposure to smells, insects, and air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to places, the fridge and freezer automatically take care of keeping the almonds away from sunlight. If you go with room temperature, choose a dark and dry cabinet or cupboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to signs of spoilage, almonds aren’t unique by any means. The same signs you might already know from, e.g., cashews<\/a> or macadamia nuts<\/a>, are true for almonds too. That means you should look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rancid almonds sometimes smell off (bitter, paint-like, or something else that isn’t nut-like), but a more common sign is altered taste. If yours taste harsh and bitter, they’re rancid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If neither of the signs is present, the almonds are most likely fine. If they taste a bit stale or the crunch you’re looking for isn’t quite there, there’s a solution to that, and it’s called roasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roasting is a popular method of freshening many nuts, and for some, it does wonders. For almonds, you need to take special care when roasting, so they don’t turn unsafe to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s because a harmful substance called acrylamide is formed in almonds when they’re heated above 266\u00b0F (130\u00b0C) (HL<\/a>). Fortunately, minimizing the risk is as easy as keeping the roasting temperature low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how to roast almonds (HL<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case you’re freaking out about acrylamide, if you adhere to the guidelines above, there’s no need to worry. And even if some acrylamide forms, the amount will be much lower than what’s considered to be harmful ([HL]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bought some almonds from the bulk bins in the supermarket, and not sure when you need to eat them, so they don’t lose quality? How long do almonds last? Or maybe there’s a bag of “expired” almonds in the back of a cupboard, but you’re quite sure they’re still okay. 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How To Store Almonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How To Tell If Almonds Have Gone Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How To Roast Almonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n