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Brazil nuts are one of the largest nuts available and nutritionally they contain a lot of protein, zinc, magnesium, healthy fats and the highest selenium content of all nuts. Brazil nuts have a rich taste and are very satisfying to eat. Brazil nuts contain a lot of selenium so you should not eat too many per day. 200 grams.
Organic Brazil Nuts
The Brazil nut tree, which can live for 1000 years and grow up to 40 meters tall, produces seeds that fall to the ground as whole nuts. The tree grows wild in the Amazon, which means the nuts are completely free from pesticides.
Beneath the shell, the nuts have a thin, brown membrane that contains polyphenols with antioxidants. The nut is one of the largest nuts available and from a nutritional perspective, they contain significant amounts of protein, zinc, magnesium, healthy fats, and the highest selenium content of all nuts. Brazil nuts have a relatively strong, rich flavor.
Usage: Brazil nuts can be eaten directly or can be chopped and mixed into porridge or yogurt. They can be blended into Brazil nut milk which can be consumed strained or unstrained.
Brazil nuts contain high levels of selenium, so you should not eat too many per day or too frequently. Tip: Banana and Brazil nut pancakes: blend bananas and Brazil nuts into a batter, then dry overnight in a dehydrator or conventional oven at low temperature. Delicious with berries and maple syrup.
Note: Caution should be exercised if you suffer from food allergies as Brazil nuts may cause allergic reactions.
Contents: 100% raw and organic Brazil nuts (Bertholletia exelsa). 200 grams.
Country of Origin: Peru/Bolivia.
Storage: Store in a dry place at room temperature and keep out of reach of children.
Nutritional value per 100 g: Energy 2943 kJ/703 kcal Fat 66 g
- of which saturates 0.2 g Carbohydrate 12 g
- of which sugars 1.6 g Fiber 6 g Protein 17 g Salt 0.1 g
Supplier: Mother Earth, Sweden.