Nuts & Seeds · per 100g
A large, buttery seed with a distinctively firm texture and earthy flavor, the Brazil nut is a nutrient-dense powerhouse harvested almost exclusively from wild Amazonian rainforest trees.
Fat, Phosphorus
Sum of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Sum of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Phosphorus, Calcium
Vitamin E, Selenium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Brazil nut trees are so dependent on a specific species of large bee for pollination and an agouti rodent for seed dispersal that they are virtually impossible to cultivate in commercial plantations.
Standout nutrients
Selenium
Copper
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Harvesting wild Brazil nuts provides an economic incentive to preserve primary rainforests.
Storage
Airtight Container
3–6 months
Store in a cool, dark place to prevent high oil content from turning rancid.
Refrigerate
6–12 months
Extends freshness by protecting delicate fats.
Flavour
Harmonized from 5 validated sources
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