>It is not true, IMHE, that almost all commercially available nuts are
>roasted.  I frequently see and have purchased plain, shelled walnuts and
>pecans in the produce section of supermarkets.


But they are rancid , not any better health wise ,try once a nut that have
not been comercially produced and stored ( going thru heat or bleach)  and
you will taste the difference..

jean-claude