Brazil Nut Pieces

History

The debate is still open on whether Brazil nuts plantations will be viable in the future. Up to now, the attempts at growing tropical trees outside their natural growth zone have failed. The majority of Brazil nuts come from wild trees. In the last few years, the production of nuts has decreased because of deforestation, of the harvesters moving from the forest to big cities, of the flooding of some areas of production and of the reduction in pollinating bees, the latter being caused by the fires in the dry season.

As a result, attempts at growing Brazil nuts have been carried out and documented in many parts of the Amazon rainforest. When setting up a Brazil nut plantation, it is crucial to consider the seeds’ origin, since the crossing of plants sharing the same genes makes for poor nuts production. Seeds are made to germinate by putting them in sandy, wet soils. After that, embryos are removed through the opening which forms along the natural seed’s section. The embryos develop into new plants in approximately 20 days and are subsequently moved to pots. About 2 years after the new plant has been transplanted in the field, grafting can be performed.  

Source: 

Nutsbook

Properties

According to our analyses, 100 g Brazil nuts contain: 

• 225 μg of Selenium, equivalent to 409% of NRV (Nutrient Reference Value); 
• 1.8 mg of Copper, equivalent to 180% of NRV;
• 371 mg of Magnesium, equivalent to 99% of NRV.

Uses

Our Brazil nut pieces are a real must-have in any kitchen, always ready to use and perfect both for salty and sweet recipes. Enrich your dishes by adding a handful of Brazil nut pieces to your recipes.

Brazil nut pieces are also ideal for preparing homemade nut-based foods and nut creams.

Affordable price

Affordable price means to us offering Brazil nut pieces which everybody can enjoy.  We want, on the one hand, to place the proper value on raw materials in order to obtain a quality product by paying our farmers a fair price; on the other hand, we want to fulfil your needs when it comes to pricing.  We establish fair long-term relationships with our producers to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing and that are based on trust as part of our efforts to offer you the finest and most natural product. 

Not only that: by choosing large packs of Brazil nut pieces, you are also contributing to the reduction in the use of plastic. 

How much does 1 kg of Brazil nut pieces cost?

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

How much does 1 kg of Brazil nut pieces cost?

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

Storage

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

• The ideal condition for keeping Brazil nut pieces is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally Brazil 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 Brazil 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.