Processed Nut Products
ProcessedOverview
Processed nut products including nut flours, butters, and oils undergo grinding, pressing, and stabilization that alters their nutritional profile. Industrial nut processing removes fiber and concentrates calories compared to whole nuts.
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Common forms
Nut flours, nut butters with additives, nut extracts
Function
Nut processing creates ingredients with specific particle sizes, oil content, and stability for use in manufactured foods. Processing enables consistent texture and extended shelf life.
Sources
Industrial nut processing involves blanching, roasting at high temperatures, grinding with stabilizers, and oil extraction. Processing may include hydrogenation of nut oils for stability.
Health Considerations
Processing removes the natural portion control of whole nuts and may reduce satiety signaling. High-temperature processing can create acrylamide and reduce beneficial compounds.
Regulatory
FDA requires allergen labeling for tree nuts and peanuts in any form. Processing methods and additives in nut products may not require disclosure.
Common Variations (28 total)
Products Containing Processed Nut Products
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