In a message dated 4/18/01 12:01:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << >Should they be raw? What if they are salted and roasted- if you buy raw, >they are often rancid- so is better roasted? were can I find fresh nuts and >seeds? again, is salted ok? >> Roasted and salted is fine. Native peoples parch and roast seeds, and they also use rock and sea salt, so this is authentic. Charles San Diego, CA