Why Nuts Burn So Quickly: The Science of High-Heat Roasting
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that the high oil content in many nuts makes them as combustible as candle wax? This concentration of fat and energy is the primary reason nuts can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in mere seconds.