Carol Anne Brazil nuts £2 per 100g

Description

• Origin:

  They are seeds from the Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa), found in the Amazon basin. 

• Appearance:

  They are large, oblong nuts with a hard, coconut-like shell, with each fruit pod containing 12 to 30 nuts. 

• Taste:

  They have a sweet, creamy taste and a nutty flavor, similar to macadamia nuts. 

Key Ingredients & Nutrition

• Minerals:

  Brazil nuts are the richest natural source of the trace mineral selenium. They also provide good amounts of magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and manganese. 

• Vitamins:

  They are a good source of Vitamin E and contain B vitamins like thiamine (B1). 

• Fats:

  A large portion of their fat content is made up of healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. 

• Other Nutrients:

  They contain protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber. 

How They Are Used

• Raw Snack: They are a highly nutritious and energy-dense snack, often eaten raw. 

• Culinary: They can be added to various sweet and savory dishes, and are used in nut roasts and other vegetarian meals. 

• Oil: The nuts can also be processed to extract Brazil nut oil.