Pistachio nuts are sometimes infested with insects. Must be checked before eating. How to Check Pistachios Take a sampling of ten per cent. Cut them in half, lengthwise. Look for infestation or signs of nibbling. If nothing is found in the ten per cent, the rest of the pistachios may be eaten, without checking. If infestation…

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Macadamia nuts are not infested under normal circumstances. Need not be checked Macadamia nuts do not need checking unless stored for a long time. In such cases, the nuts must be broken open and checked.

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Cashews are sometimes infested with insects and must be checked. How to check cashews: Take a sampling of ten per cent of the cashews. Cut them in half, lengthwise. Look for infestation or signs of nibbling. If nothing is found in the ten per cent, the rest of the cashews may be eaten, without checking.…

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Almonds In the shell Spot check for infestation and webbing while opening the shell. Not infested under normal circumstances. Almonds Without the shell Spot check for infestation. Not infested under normal circumstances.

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