Organic Brazil Nuts
Organic Brazil Nuts are native to South America. The tree is one of the largest trees that grows in the Amazon forest. These Certified Organic Brazil Nuts are sourced from Bolivia.
Organic Brazil nuts are roughly composed of 4% water, 14% protein, 12% carbohydrates and 67% fat. The saturated fat content of Brazil nuts is amongst the highest of all nuts, even greater than macadamia nuts. They are extremely rich in selenium, with one ounce of nuts containing almost 10 times the recommended dietary intake. In fact, Brazil nuts are the food with the highest known source of selenium. The nuts are also a good source of both magnesium and thiamine.
Brazil Nuts have a delicious rich, creamy flavour and texture. They are the perfect snack either on their own or in a trail mix. They can also be added to muesli or as a topping for smoothie or acai bowls. Brazil Nuts are also great tossed in salads, ground in dips, or chopped in fruit bread.
We recommend storing nuts well sealed either, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight or in the fridge (especially for those in warmer climates).
Certified Organic: ACO
Country of Origin: Bolivia
Contains Nuts. May also contain traces of peanuts, gluten, pollen and other allergens.
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