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Product Description: Brazil Nuts

Brazil Nuts are large, nutrient-dense seeds sourced from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Known for their rich, creamy flavor and crunchy texture, Brazil nuts are valued as both a snack and an ingredient in culinary and health applications.

Product Attributes

General Information

• Product Name: Brazil Nuts
• Botanical Name: Bertholletia excelsa
• Common Names: Amazon nuts, Pará nuts
• Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru (Amazon Basin)
• Form: Whole nuts (in-shell or shelled), halves, or chopped
• Flavor: Rich, buttery, and mildly sweet
• Aroma: Fresh, nutty fragrance
• Color:
  • Shell: Dark brown, woody
  • Kernel: Creamy white to pale beige

Physical & Nutritional Attributes

• Average Size: 3–5 cm per nut (shelled kernel ~2–3 cm)
• Moisture Content: ≤ 5%
• Purity: 98–100%
• Foreign Matter: ≤ 1%
• Nutritional Value (per 100 g):
  • Energy: ~659 kcal
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8 g
• Total Fat: 67 g
  • • Saturated Fat: 15 g
    • Monounsaturated Fat: 24 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 21 g
  • Selenium: ~1,900 µg (extremely high natural source)
  • Magnesium: 376 mg
  • Phosphorus: 725 mg
  • Vitamin E: 5.7 mg

Quality Grades

• Grade A: Premium, large, whole kernels, uniform color, no defects
• Grade B: Slightly broken kernels, minor color variation, suitable for processing
• Industrial Grade: Chopped/broken pieces for bakery, confectionery, or oil extraction

Packaging & Storage

• Packaging Options:
  • 10 kg, 25 kg vacuum-sealed bags
  • 50 lb (22.68 kg) cartons
  • Bulk or retail packs (250 g, 500 g, 1 kg)
• Storage Conditions:
  • Keep in cool, dry place at 0–10°C
  • Relative Humidity: <65%
  • Shelf Life: 12–18 months (properly stored)

Applications

• Food Industry: Snacks, trail mixes, bakery, confectionery, dairy alternatives, and nut butters
• Nutraceuticals: Selenium-rich supplements for immune support and thyroid health
• Cosmetics & Oils: Cold-pressed Brazil nut oil used in skincare, haircare, and aromatherapy

Certifications (depending on supplier):

• ISO, HACCP, GMP
• Organic Certified (EU, USDA, etc.)
• Fair Trade Certified
• Non-GMO