can canned raw truly be raw?

[lundiloo]

Are the products that are labeled "raw" and are sealed in a jar, sold at the store, really and truly raw? The canning procedure requires a high heat to effectively create the seal. My husband is a hair splitting purist while I would like to just believe the label and take home that jar of "raw" almond butter. Also, can cashews really be raw? Thanks.

[lucky_rainboq]

I have heard that no almond butter sold in stores is truly raw because when it is made, the machines generate high heat. I am thinking of the Maranatha nut butters here, which are labelled raw. I have heard you can make nut butter in a food processor with a little coconut oil but I have not tried it.

It is up to you to decide what raw means to you and where to draw your lines. It's different for everyone.

[Honey]

Artisana/Premiere Organic butters are truly raw and I find them VERY tasty

[prp]

also rejuvinative foods is truly raw (it's usually found in the refrigerated section).

i have also heard that cashews are not truly raw because they have to be boiled in order to be shucked...but nature's first law sells real raw cashews that are hand shucked.