Almonds, is a type of nut made by bees and is one of the most well-known nut in the world. Raw Almonds are great source of fiber, B complex, minerals and vitamin E. Their good for the heart due to its healthy fats that lowers down cholesterol.
How much do you like almonds? It may be a bit pricey but it tastes good, and on top of that this specific type of not is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals so it’s worth to buy right? It used to be great because it’s a healthy, but recently something happened that changed all that. Some of us are not aware that behind this nutritious nut today is a secret that can get us sick. In 2007 a law was made to have all almonds pasteurized or fumigated to prevent foodborne illness. The ones that we buy that are labeled organic are the ones fumigated by Propylene Oxide. This means that all almonds in the U.S. has been preserved in a way that removed majority of its life enhancing properties.
The Risks of Propylene Oxide
Back in 2007, United States has made it illegal to sell raw almonds due to the salmonella outbreak in Canada that was traced to an almond grower in California and a second outbreak occurred shortly after that. Due to these unfortunate events, United States food and drug commission has approved the use of Propylene Oxide back in September 2007, to pasteurize almonds as prevention or minimize the incidents of food outbreak.
Propylene Oxide is a clear, colorless liquid used for fumigating and in making detergents, chemicals and urethane foams. This substance can affect people when inhaled; it can severely irritate the skin, nose, lungs and much more. Higher exposure can cause medical emergency and can even be cancerous. It is commonly used for glow fuel for aircraft, and for intermediate production of several commercial materials. Other than that, it is also used for fumigation, sterilization or prevention of certain foodborne illness.
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