When buying nuts and seeds in bulk:
- Nuts and seeds should be plump, fresh, clean, and have no visible cracks or holes.
- Nuts should be firm to the touch. Don’t buy any pliable or rubbery nuts.
- Avoid nuts that have any kind of smell.
- Discolored nuts and seeds can indicate that they are no longer fresh. These discolorations can look like brown spots on the nuts.
- Shelled nuts should be weighty and not hollow feeling. Shelled nuts shouldn’t make a noise when shaken.
When buying packaged nuts and seeds:
- First, check the freshness date on the package.
- Avoid seeds that are exposed to the sun or on display at the store in a sunny area.
