Article: Trib tested: Emerald Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews

The claim: Sea Salt and Pepper Cashews combines savory seasonings with sea salt to satisfy a salty fix. This trans fat-free, high- protein snack is a great source of iron and zinc.

Cost: $6.99 for 11-ounce canister, $1.99 for 2.5-ounce packet, $14.99 for 38-ounce jug

Where: Supermarkets

Emerald's Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews pack the spiciness of barbecue potato chips without the extra fat. While the pepper did not overwhelm the taste of the cashews, it still left a fairly strong aftertaste that I liked but some might find overpowering. The product works as a fairly substantial and filling snack that can serve as an afternoon pick-me-up in place of coffee. Heedful of our hurried lifestyle, ...

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