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Nut Chips™ FAQs

This page contains frequently asked questions about our Nut Chips™ products. If you have a question that you don't see answered here, please send it to us using our Contact form and we'll respond as quickly as possible.


Back to Top  Where can I buy Nut Chips?

We introduced Nut Chips in early 2011, so it may take time before they are available in every store in all regions of the country. To locate the store nearest you, visit our Product Locator. We’ll also be happy to ship Nut Chips directly to you if they are not yet available in your area or you prefer to order online. Visit Our Store to place your order.

Back to Top Can I purchase Nut Chips online?

Yes! Visit Our Store to place your order.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips wheat and gluten free?

The ingredients used in Nut Chips® do not contain gluten. Nut Chips are processed in a facility that is certified by the “Gluten Free Certification Organization”. In addition, Blue Diamond has every production lot of Nut Chips tested to confirm gluten levels do not exceed 20 parts per million (ppm).

Back to Top Do Nut Chips contain white or brown rice?

Nut Chips contain almonds and whole-grain brown rice. One serving of Nacho or Sour Cream & Chive Nut Chips provides 20 grams of whole grain brown rice, while one serving of Sea Salt Nut Chips contains 22 grams of while grain brown rice.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips baked or fried?

Nut Chips are baked—not fried.

Back to Top How much fat do Nut Chips contain?

Sea Salt Nut Chips contain 3.5 grams of fat per serving, Nacho Nut Chips contain 4 grams of fat per serving, and Sour Cream & Chives contain 4.5 grams of fat per serving.

Back to Top What is the source of fat in Nut Chips?

The fat found in Nut Chips comes primarily from the natural almond oil found in almonds with trace amounts coming from safflower oil. Nacho and Sour Cream & Chive flavoring and seasoning ingredients also contain small amounts of fat.

Back to Top Do Nut Chips contain any trans fat?

No.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips kosher?

Sea Salt Nut Chips are certified Kosher OU, meaning that all ingredients are kosher certified, containing neither meat nor dairy ingredients or derivatives.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips vegan?

Sea Salt Nut Chips are vegan approved. They contain no dairy or other animal products.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips almonds or brown rice genetically engineered (GMO)?

No. Blue Diamond uses California almonds grown by our grower co-operative members without the use of genetic engineering or gene manipulation. The varieties of almonds available were developed using traditional agricultural breeding techniques. Blue Diamond Nut Chips also contain brown rice that is not genetically engineered or modified.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips peanut free?

Blue Diamond branded products produced in our facilities are peanut free. We do not process, manufacture, store, or handle peanuts or peanut products in our facilities.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips produced in a peanut-free plant?

Yes, Nut Chips are made in a peanut-free plant. We do not process, manufacture, store, or handle peanuts or peanut products in our facilities.

Back to Top Are any of the ingredients used in Nut Chips derived from corn?

None of the ingredients in Sea Salt Nut Chips is derived from corn. Some of the ingredients used in the Nacho and Sour Cream & Chive seasonings and flavors are derived from corn.

Back to Top Some of your products contain the ingredient “maltodextrin.” Does maltodextrin contain gluten?

While some forms of maltodextrin can contain gluten, we utilize maltodextrin made from corn. Corn does not contain gluten.

Back to Top Do Nut Chips contain dairy products?

Sea Salt Nut Chips contain no dairy products. Some of the ingredients used in the Nacho and Sour Cream & Chive seasonings and flavors are made from dairy products.

Back to Top Do Nut Chips contain any artificial ingredients or colors?

All flavors listed in our ingredient statement are derived from natural sources as defined by FDA. No artificial flavors are used.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips certified organic?

No, they are not. Blue Diamond Almonds come from our grower cooperative made up of more than 3,000 California almond growers. The brown rice used in Nut Chips comes from several rice growers. While many of our growers are organic farmers, the number of co-op members and brown rice growers makes it impossible for us to monitor and verify that each one meets the accepted standards for organic certification.

Back to Top Do Nut Chips contain the ingredient MSG?

Blue Diamond does not add the ingredient MSG (monosodium glutamate) to any of our products.

Back to Top Is the salt used in your products iodized?

The salt is not iodized.

Back to Top Do you use soy in your products?

Sea Salt Nut Chips contain no soy products. Nacho and Sour Cream & Chive seasonings and flavors use soybean oil.

Back to Top Where are Nut Chips produced?

California

Back to Top Where are the almonds used in Nut Chips grown?

The almonds are grown in California orchards by our grower cooperative members.

Back to Top How should I store Nut Chips?

We package our Nut Chips in airtight bags to preserve freshness. Once the packages are opened, the chips should be consumed within one to two weeks. Protect the chips against absorption of moisture and odor.

Back to Top Are the inner foils bags recyclable?

The inner bag is made up of layers of plastic and aluminum foil and is not recyclable.

Back to Top Are Nut Chips in direct contact with the aluminum in the inner bag?

The inner bag aluminum is sandwiched between layers of plastic. Nut Chips are in contact with food-grade plastic film.