Cashew Butter

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:12 am

Hello, all. I finally took the plunge and tried cashew butter (I am very hesitant to introduce new foods.) I bought a small packet of Artisana on Vitacost. It was delicious and I didn't have any ill effects from it. I was just wondering what brand of cashew butter you purchase? I believe this is $15.00/jar but it's organic and non-GMO which I will gladly pay more for. Thanks!

Post by **tex** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:12 pm

This is what I use, and this is currently the cheapest source (at least it is for volume orders).

https://www.iherb.com/pr/kevala-premium ... 40-g/50665

Tex

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:49 pm

Thanks much, Tex! I have been purchasing almond butter - what a difference!

Deb · Post by **Deb** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:42 am

Marcia, nut butters can be easily made if you have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) I've read it's possible with a food processor too but it takes more time.
http://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2015/ ... ew-butter/

TXmom · Post by **TXmom** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:25 pm

Are all almond or cashew butters the same if the ingredients are just nuts and oil? I'm wondering if it matters that they are roasted, dry roasted, blanched and roasted, etc?

Post by **tex** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:13 pm

How it's prepared and processed definitely affects the flavor and palatability. Some are too "oily", some are too dry, some taste "off". I tried many brands before I settled on this one.

Tex

kd025 · Post by **kd025** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:51 pm

Deb wrote:Marcia, nut butters can be easily made if you have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) I've read it's possible with a food processor too but it takes more time.
http://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2015/ ... ew-butter/

Yep! I have an inexpensive Ninja Pulse (more of a food processor), and it works great for cashews, since they're not as hard as almonds, for example.