Frequently asked questions for Cru Nature
Do you have a question about our products, shipping, or methods?
We have compiled the answers to the most frequently asked questions here.
If you don't find what you're looking for, write to us – we'll be happy to help.
Where to buy our products?
You can order our nut butters directly from our online store.
They are also available at several points of sale in Quebec and Ontario.
👉 Visit the Points of Sale page to find the store nearest you.
Should nut butters be refrigerated?
No, it's not necessary.
Our nuts and seeds are dehydrated for 24 hours, which ensures their stability.
Store your jars in a cool place, away from light.
👉 Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the product's texture and quality.
Should I stir my nut butter?
In most cases, it’s not necessary.
Our nut butters contain only one ingredient, so no stabilizing agents.
The natural oil from the nuts may rise to the surface—if so, simply stir before the first use.
Where are your products manufactured?
All our nut butters are carefully handcrafted in Morin-Heights, in the Laurentians (Quebec), in our own artisanal workshop.
Are your products organically certified?
Yes!
We use only organic nuts and seeds certified by Québec Vrai.
Each jar contains a single ingredient, clearly indicated without an "s" on the word ingredient.
Do you use raw nuts?
Absolutely.
Our nut butters are made exclusively from raw, organic, and unprocessed nuts and seeds.
We soak them for 12 hours to activate the enzymes, make them more digestible, and reduce anti-nutrients.
They are then dehydrated (not roasted), then slowly ground on stone mills, without heating or oxidation.
👉 To learn more about this process, visit our page Our expertise.
Do you use blanched almonds?
No.
We use whole almonds, with their skin, as they contain more nutrients.
Soaking makes them very digestible, without the need for blanching or pasteurization.
👉 To learn more about this process, visit our Our Expertise page.
Are your butters vegan?
Yes. All of our products are 100% vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients whatsoever.
Do your products contain gluten?
No.
All our butters are gluten-free.
However, we are not certified gluten-free, as our workshop is not audited for this purpose.
Are your products keto-friendly?
Yes.
Our nut butters are perfect for a ketogenic diet.
👉 The lowest carb options are hazelnut and coconut.
Do you take sugar?
No.
Each jar contains only one ingredient: the nut or seed. No sugar or additives are added.
Are you adding oil?
No.
The oil you see in the jar is the natural oil from the nut or seed.
It may sometimes rise to the surface, in which case you just need to stir it well.
Why do you soak your nuts?
Soaking helps to reduce phytic acid naturally present in raw nuts.
This compound hinders the absorption of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron.
In addition to promoting digestion, soaking:
👉 To learn more about our approach, visit the page Our Expertise.