Brazil Nuts
Natural & Organic
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| Styles: | Natural Blanched |
| Sizes: | Whole, Broken, Chipped, Diced (L, M, S, Bits), Meal |
| Packaging: | Bulk - net weight variable per item Food Service - 5lb / 10lb / 25lb Retail Tub and Stand-up Pouch |
| Origin: | Bolivia, Peru, Brazil |
| Product Detail: | For centuries, Brazil nut trees have grown wild in the Amazon forest in an area that covers portions of Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. While much of the original production shipped through Brazilian ports, today Bolivia and Peru account for more than half the world’s processing of Brazil Nuts. One of the tallest trees in the tropical jungle, the Brazil nut tree grows to 165 feet tall, begins to bear fruit at 30 years old and may live 500 to 800 years. The tree is wild; its growth and reproduction is dependent on the complex web of ecological relationships of the rain forest. All Brazil nuts are natural; efforts to cultivate Brazil nuts in plantations have never been successful. Brazil nuts are actually the seed of the tree. They grow in 4 to 6 pound pods about the size of a man’s hand. One pod contains up to 30 seeds or nuts. Collectors must wait until the pods drop to the ground to gather them. The Brazil nut industry is one of the few means of sustainable development available for the Amazon Basin. The industry provides an economic alternative to deforestation, supplies employment to local inhabitants and makes a critical contribution to the delicate balance of the world ecology. Today, Bedemco is one of the largest supplier of Brazil nuts to the North American market, and the only supplier to offer new types and cuts of Brazil nut products. Nutritionally, Brazil nuts are a good nutrient dense fuel for the body. While they have the highest fat content of all nuts, over half of the fats are monounsaturated, and they are noted for their omega-3 fatty acid content as well. They are an exceptional source of selenium, at levels more than 250 times most foods. Additionally they provide a good source of protein, calcium and magnesium. |
