Organic Macadamia Nut Pieces

History

Macadamia nuts are native to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia and they’re able to tolerate a wide humidity range. The main factors affecting the tree’s growth and productivity are temperature and precipitations. The optimum temperature for the plant’s growth is between 24° and 30 °C.

Macadamia nut trees grow very slowly and they usually become fully productive only some ten years after having being planted. However, once the production has started, fructification can last for over a century. In Australia, flowering begins as soon as the weather becomes colder and days shorter (may).

Macadamia nuts are the only food crop native to Australia that has been successfully exported to other parts of the world, even though credit has to be given to the Americans for having selected the varieties most suitable for farming. Indeed, in the beginning of the 20th century, a group of American farmers introduced this plant to Hawaii, where the existing varieties were isolated and trade was developed successfully. Outside Australia, commercial farming is carried out in Hawaii (that is the second biggest producer after Australia), Brazil, California, Israel, Kenya, Bolivia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Malawi.  

Source: 

Nutsbook 

Properties

According to our analyses, 100 g Macadamia nuts contain: 

• 64 g of Unsaturated Fatty Acids;
• 0.49 mg of Copper, equivalent to 49% of NRV (Nutrient Reference Value);
• 0.18 mg of Vitamin B1, equivalent to 165% NRV.

Affordable price

For us, an affordable price means offering organic macadamia nut pieces that are accessible to everyone.

We select our producers based on our values to offer you only natural nuts and dried fruit with no added sugar (contains naturally occurring sugars). What’s more, by choosing larger pack sizes of organic macadamia nut pieces, you too are helping to reduce plastic use, as larger packs require less packaging per kilogramme of product than smaller ones. 

How much does 1 kg of organic macadamia nut pieces cost?

The price per kg for organic macadamia nut pieces depends on the organic macadamia nut pieces quality, variety and origin. On Nuturally, we have selected the best organic macadamia nut pieces with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store organic macadamia nut pieces in dry, cool places, away from sources of heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips: 

• The ideal condition for keeping organic macadamia nut pieces is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally organic macadamia nut pieces can also be stored easily at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment as increased temperatures could encourage decay. 
• The ideal container for the storage of organic macadamia nut pieces is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.  
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria. 
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.