Do nuts require reliable Kosher certification?
• ANSWER: As a general rule, raw nuts do not require certification. Oil roasted, dry roasted and seasoned nuts, in or out of the shell, require reliable certification. There nuts are often treated with gelatin or oils during processing. Nuts are rarely affected by worms. However, one should be careful to aboid walnuts and cashews when the shells appear perforated with small holes. This may be a sign of infestation.
