Perfectly Roasted and (Lightly) Salted Nuts | Bonnie Flemington, Certified Nutritionist (2024)

FAQs

How do I get salt to stick to my roasted almonds? ›

The secret to getting the salt to stick to your nuts is in rinsing them before roasting.

There are four ways to salt unsalted nuts: heat them in a pan, steam them, soak them in brine, or spray and dry them in oil.

In general, nuts in both forms are packed with nutrition and the difference is not a big one. However, if you have to make a choice, go for the raw ones as they are a little healthier than roasted nuts. Make sure the nuts you buy are not high on salt or any other condiment.

The bottom line. Soaking almonds may improve their digestibility and increase the absorption of some nutrients. You may also simply prefer the taste and texture. Yet, you don't have to soak these nuts to enjoy their health benefits.

To get the spices to stick to the nuts, use egg whites, butter, coconut oil, olive oil or blanch the nuts in boiling water. Some recipes call for nuts to be fried in oil prior to seasoning, but this adds unnecessary fat – you can make them just a delicious without all the extra calories.

It turns out it's as simple as a high school science class. According to Tom, they begin with raw (unroasted) peanuts which are loaded into 1,000-pound vats called hoppers. Then the hoppers are filled with a simple brine made from water and salt (about 1% to 2% salt by weight—the exact amount is a trade secret).

All you have is salted peanuts. Don't worry this FoodHack will save the day. Take the required amount of salted peanuts and give them a quick rinse under the cold tap. Then dry them with paper towel (some people say you need to dry them in an oven but I don't see the need).

To get the spices to stick to the nuts, use egg whites, butter, coconut oil, olive oil or blanch the nuts in boiling water. Some recipes call for nuts to be fried in oil prior to seasoning, but this adds unnecessary fat – you can make them just a delicious without all the extra calories.

DIY activated almonds:

Place your raw almonds (not roasted or salted) in a nice big bowl and add enough water to cover them well because they will plump up. For every cup of nuts add 1 teaspoon of salt. Leave them to soak overnight or for around 12 – 14 hours.

Given that almond is a salt-sensitive crop, selection of salt-tolerant rootstocks can help maintain productivity under salinity stress. Selection for tolerant rootstocks at an early growth stage can reduce the investment of time and resources.