Most seasoned nuts are loaded with MSG.  So why not make your own and be safe.

3 tbsp tamari soy sauce

1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (this adds some “zing”)

3/4 tsp salt

4 cups (1 1/4 lbs) whole, unblanched almonds

Combine the tamari, oil, cayenne and salt in a large bowl.  Stir in the almonds and coat well.  Let sit for at least 1 hour, stirring often.

Preheat the oven to 300F.  Using a slotted spoon, remove the almonds from the bowl and lay on a baking sheet.  Discard remaining marinade.  Bake for 20 minutes – stirring the almonds every 5 minutes.  When they are done, the almonds should look dry and crusty, but not burnt.

If you want the almonds to have a slighly sweet taste, add 1 tbsp of brown sugar to the above marinade.  The added sugar may require less cooking time, so keep an eye on the almonds while cooking.