Are Big Tree Organic Farms almonds pasteurized?
Yes, this is now an “outgoing standard,” which began September 1, 2007, and was determined by the almond industry and approved by USDA. All almonds must be treated to affect a 4-log reduction of Salmonella Enteriditis Phage Type 30, with very limited exception. So, some people just shorthand this treatment requirement as “pasteurization.” More pasteurization information.
