Sometimes the things directly from nature are best without anything added. That’s how AGStandard feels about cashews. The four ingredients are listed in bold on the jar. First, non-GMO cashews, plain and simple, followed by sea salt, organic cane juice, and black pepper. That’s all there. The moment the cashew hits your tongue you get that familiar buttery, rich taste with a little boost of salty sweetness. When you have something so naturally delicious, why mess with it?
The masters of simplicity, AGStandard is based in Los Angeles. With a no frills approach, their recipes feature ingredients that… we can all pronounce. They take their time to slow-roast the nuts in small batches to draw out the fresh flavors and oils. From there, it’s promptly jarred and the next stop is your mouth. And our Mouth.
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Although we’ve been touting simplicity, these buttery nuts can be added to more complex dishes. Morning granolas and trail-mixes could always use a salty sweet kick, or try them alongside creamy cheeses. As for topping greens, the possibilities are endless. Sprinkled atop a vinegary kale and Brussels sprouts salad, wilted collards with bacon, or charred broccolini, they’re a game changer.