Morphologically, this seeds or almonds are inside in a fruit of corpuscle shape of 15 cm. Of diameter with a very hard shell that reminds the appearance of a "coconut". The individual seeds are of triangular shape and the nut itself is of stretched shape, irregularly cylindrical and of light cream color.
The nutritional value of this seed is defined in the chart below:
Non saturated fattyAcids 59.1 %
Moist 2.6 %
Carbohidrates 20.5 %
Minerals 3.4 %
Proteins 13.2 %
Fiber 1.2 %
Cholesterol 0.0 %
Minerals in 100 gr.
Calcium 166.0 mg
Iron 3.2 mg
Phosphorus 660.0 mg
Selenium 375.0 mg
Vitamins every 100 gr.
A Vitamin 20.0 Ug.
Niacin 7.7 mg.
Thiamin 1.1 mg.
Riboflavin 0.1 mg.
Ascorbic Acid 10.0 mg.
It is important to emphasize the high level of selenium of this nut compared to other vegetal products, given the exceptional antioxidant attribute of this mineral in human physiology.
Nevertheless, the main purpose of the commercialization of this almond worldwide is its peasant flavor and its wide use as nut. The process of shelling is a simple activity, where physical work is applied in the development, under strict norms of control. In the international market the product is known as "Shelled Brazil Nut", and is commercialized in different qualities and types.
Most frequent Uses
Like any almond or nut, the Brazil Nut has multiple applications mainly in the nutrition industry, and in a lower scale in the cosmetic industry, toilette soaps and shampoo.Most of the almonds are used as "snacks" in mixtures where it is possible to find different types of nuts; before they are packed, they are salted or slightly flavored.
Other uses of the Brazil Nut that are of lower volume of usage can be:
Marzipan making
Chocolate iced almonds (Just Brazil)
Component in chocolate bars
Ice cream making
Pastry
Special bread making
Making of edible oil
Ordering information:
- Minimum Order: Negotiable