Brazil Nuts

DID YOU KNOW?

The Brazil nut is the most economically important plant product that is harvested sustainably in the Amazonian rain forest. Close to 70% of the world’s supply comes from the Pando region, an area that only represents 3% of the Amazon forest.

RECIPES WITH Brazil Nuts

45 mins

Medium

Thai Tempeh Bowl with Brazil Nuts, Pine Nuts & Prunes

Ready in 6 easy steps, this super flavorful and seriously satisfying Thai Tempeh Buddha Bowl, is packed full of nutritious foods with the added punch of Brazil nuts, pine nuts and prunes.

Nut & Dried Fruit Origins

The abc of BRAZIL NUTS

Why are Brazil nuts good for us?Brazil nuts have got more selenium than any other food on the planet! Selenium and vitamin E content they may help protect cell oxidation, a factor which causes many age-related diseases.

How many Brazil nuts a day?Five make up your daily allowance

Where do Brazil nuts grow?Brazil nuts come from Bolivia, Peru and Brazil

NUTS & DriED
FRUIT QUIZ

There is only one animal in the Amazonian rainforest that can crack the outer woody of Brazil nut woody capsule. True or false?

True

False

Brazil nut is one of the tallest trees of the Amazon basin’s tropical rainforest. How many meters can it reach?

100 m

70 m

50 m

30 m

Turmeric Latte with Brazil Nut

This recipe isn’t just for winter! Our Brazil nut latte with turmeric will spice up your day at whatever time of year!

Articles

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts and the Amazon rainforest: A story of sustainability, livelihoods, and conservation

The Brazil nut and the Amazon rainforest are inseparable from one another and as deforestation, forest fires and land grabs destroy the rainforest, a negative