⚠️ Please check the 2027 OU Pesach Guide before you buy
The brands on this page come from the OU’s Passover guide for 2026. Before you rely on this page for Pesach 2027, open the 2027 OU Pesach Guide at oupassover.org and confirm that each brand and nut type is still listed.
Kosher for Passover status should be reconfirmed each year. Packaging and certification can change, so check your local Kashrut Authority's current Passover guide before relying on this for Pesach.
Shopping for kosher for Passover raw nuts is simpler than most of the Pesach list, as long as you buy the right kind. Plain, unprocessed nuts are a natural fit for the Seder week table, but “raw” has to mean raw: no roasting, salting, flavoring or coatings, because those extras are where chametz and kitniyot can slip in. The OU’s Passover guide includes a dedicated list of raw nuts, covering whole nuts, pieces and nut meal with no added ingredients or preservatives, from brands that do not require an OU-P symbol. Below are the best of those brands on Amazon: pecans and black walnuts, almonds, cashews and pistachios, followed by almond flours and Heaven & Earth’s grain-free pantry range for Pesach baking and cooking. Peanuts are left out on purpose, since many families treat them as kitniyot. Whether you are stocking up for charoset, desserts or snacking between Seder courses, please read the note above and check the 2027 guide before you buy.
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🌰 Raw Pecans & Black Walnuts
Plain, unroasted nuts for charoset and Pesach baking.
Pecans and black walnuts are a dependable place to start, because the OU lists several brands of each in its raw nut category. Diamond’s chopped pecans are ready to stir into charoset, flourless cakes and Passover granola, while the South Georgia Pecan Company halves come in a bulk size for households that get through a lot of nuts over eight days. Hammons black walnuts taste bolder and earthier than regular walnuts, which suits charoset and Pesach baking if you like a stronger nut flavor. All three are pareve and are listed by the OU among products that do not require an OU-P symbol. Because that status comes from the OU’s yearly guide rather than a permanent Passover symbol on the package, confirm each brand in the 2027 OU Pesach Guide before you rely on it. Walnuts and pecans are also the traditional base of many charoset recipes, so it is worth settling your nut order early.
🥜 Raw Almonds, Cashews & Pistachios
Everyday snacking nuts, raw and unsalted.
Almonds, cashews and pistachios are the everyday snacking nuts, and these three brands are on the OU’s raw nut list. Diamond’s chopped almonds are handy for topping desserts and stirring into Passover granola, Karma’s cashew pieces blend smoothly into sauces and dairy-free creams, and Nichols Farms pistachios add color to a fruit and nut charoset or a Pesach dessert plate. In every case choose the raw, unsalted version. Dry-roasted, salted and flavored nuts are different products and are not covered by the OU’s raw nut list. As with every pick on this page, check the 2027 OU Pesach Guide to confirm the brand and nut type are still listed. Pairing these nuts with dried fruit and a Passover-certified chocolate makes an easy dessert board for the Seder week.
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🍰 Almond Flour & Nut Meal
Ground almonds for flourless Passover baking.
Almond flour is simply almonds ground into a meal, which is why the OU places nut meal in the same raw nut category as whole nuts and pieces, provided nothing has been added. It is the backbone of flourless Passover cakes, brownies, macaroons and cookies, and it works as a coating for chicken or fish when matzo meal is not wanted. Blanched flour, made from skinless almonds, gives a lighter crumb, and a sifted grind suits delicate bakes. Almond flour is pareve but has a short shelf life once opened, so store it airtight in the fridge or freezer. For more on brands and grinds, see our kosher almond flour guide. These flours are labeled kosher for Passover, so look for the Passover symbol on the package and confirm the brand in the 2027 OU Pesach Guide.
Coconut and cassava flours are the two plant flours most often paired with almond flour in grain-free Passover recipes, because they absorb liquid differently and help balance the texture of cakes and pancakes. Quinoa raises a kitniyot question for some communities, and cassava is treated differently from one community to the next, so ask your Rabbi if you are unsure. Whichever flour you choose, look for a Passover symbol on the package, since a plain year-round kosher mark is not enough.
🌿 Heaven & Earth Grain-Free Pantry
Kosher for Passover pasta and snacks that pair with nut flours.
Heaven & Earth makes a range of grain-free and plant-based pantry foods that are labeled kosher for Passover, which is useful when nut flours are already on your list. The cassava orzo, pearled couscous and lasagna sheets give gluten-free guests familiar pasta shapes, while the hearts of palm spaghetti is a vegan option for lighter meals. Heaven & Earth also makes brown rice pastas, but we left them out because rice is kitniyot for many families. Because these products are certified by package label rather than the OU raw nut list, look for the Passover symbol on each package and check the 2027 OU Pesach Guide before relying on them.
🔎 What to Look For
How to buy raw nuts and flours for Passover with confidence.
Buy raw, and only raw. The OU’s list covers whole nuts, pieces and nut meal with no added ingredients or preservatives. Roasted, salted, flavored, honey-glazed or coated nuts are processed foods, so for those look for a reliable Passover symbol such as OU-P instead.
Match the brand to the nut type. The OU lists specific nuts for each brand. Diamond, for example, is listed for almonds and for chopped, in-shell and shelled pecans, while Hammons is listed for black walnuts. A brand being listed for one nut does not make its other nuts, or its roasted and flavored lines, acceptable.
Know which products are on the OU raw nut list. The nuts in the first half of this page come from the OU’s list of certified products that do not require OU-P. The flours and Heaven & Earth products are labeled kosher for Passover, so check each package for a Passover symbol. Either way, the status is reissued yearly, so reconfirm it in the 2027 OU Pesach Guide.
Skip mixed nuts and trail mix. Mixes often contain peanuts, which many families avoid on Passover as kitniyot, along with roasted or coated pieces. Buy single, plain nuts and mix them yourself.
Check the package when it arrives. Amazon listings and packaging can change. Make sure the brand name and nut type on the bag match what the OU lists, and look for any added ingredients on the label.
Pieces, halves or meal? Chopped nuts and pieces cost less and suit baking and charoset, halves look better as toppings and snacks, and nut meal replaces flour in Passover baking.
Store them well. Nuts and nut flours are rich in natural oils and can turn rancid. Keep opened bags airtight and cool, and freeze larger bulk packs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about kosher for Passover raw nuts.
Are raw nuts kosher for Passover?
Plain, unprocessed raw nuts are generally accepted for Passover, and the OU lists many brands of raw nuts that do not need an OU-P symbol. Roasted, salted, flavored or coated nuts are different, and need a reliable Passover symbol. Always check the current OU Pesach Guide before you buy.
Do raw nuts need an OU-P symbol for Passover?
Not if they appear on the OU’s list of certified products that do not require OU-P, which includes raw whole nuts, pieces and nut meal with no added ingredients. That list is reissued every year, so confirm the brand and nut type in the 2027 OU Pesach Guide.
Which nuts are kosher for Passover?
The OU’s raw nut list includes almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts and black walnuts from specific brands. The brand and the nut type both matter, so check both against the guide.
Are peanuts kosher for Passover?
Peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts, and many families avoid them on Passover under the custom of kitniyot. Practice varies between communities, so ask your Rabbi. For that reason this page features tree nuts only.
Are roasted or salted nuts kosher for Passover?
Only with a reliable Passover certification. Roasting, salting and flavoring add processing steps and ingredients that can introduce chametz or kitniyot, so raw and unsalted is the safest choice.
Can I buy raw nuts in bulk for Passover?
Yes, as long as the bulk pack is from a brand and nut type the OU lists. Check that the package matches the listing when it arrives, and store opened nuts airtight and cool, or freeze them, to keep them fresh.
Is almond flour considered a raw nut for Passover?
The OU’s raw nut category includes nut meal made from nuts with no added ingredients, and some almond flours are listed there. Other almond flours are labeled kosher for Passover by their own certification, so check the package symbol and see our kosher almond flour guide for more options.
Are coconut, cassava or quinoa flour kosher for Passover?
Only with a Passover symbol on the package. Coconut flour is generally accepted, but cassava and quinoa are treated differently from one community to the next because of kitniyot concerns, so ask your Rabbi.
Is Heaven & Earth grain-free pasta kosher for Passover?
The Heaven & Earth products on this page are labeled kosher for Passover. Look for the Passover symbol on each package, and note that we excluded their brown rice pastas because rice is kitniyot for many families.
Do I need to check the 2027 OU Pesach Guide before buying?
Yes. Certification lists are reissued each year and brands can be added, removed or change their packaging. Check the 2027 OU Pesach Guide at oupassover.org, and your local Kashrut Authority, before relying on this page for Pesach.
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