Organic whole Brazil nuts | 1 kg
- Source of vitamin B1 & E
- Rich in selenium
- 100% from organic farming
- Unique flavour
- Perfect ingredient for muesli & baking
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Everything at a glance Organic whole Brazil nuts
Fancy some extra selenium and vitamins? Then you can’t miss our Brazil nuts, containing lots of that essential trace element. However, before getting to the inner values, let us briefly introduce you to our organic Brazil nuts.
The crunchy Brazil nuts originally come from Brazil, where the nuts also get their name from. The Brazil nut tree can grow up to 50 metre and thrives only in the remaining flourishing areas of the rain forest in South America. Brazil nuts are exported to Europe already since the 17th century. Ever after they have become indispensable for the modern, healthy cuisine. This is due to several reasons:
The ingredients of Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are as part of a balanced diet a source of nutrients, especially of vitamins E and B1. Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine control energy metabolism and help maintain normal heart function and supports the nervous system function. Vitamin E protects cells against oxidative stress. And what was selenium again?
The selenium content of Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are rich in selenium. This trace element contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and also ensures that the thyroid gland functions normally. Sounds good doesn’t it?
Our organic Brazil nuts
If we did not convince you yet with the versatility in using Brazil nuts, we might probably finally carry conviction telling you that our Brazil nuts derive from 100% organic farming and are entirely untreated. Or rather that you can not only enjoy them pure but also to give your sweet pastries or even savoury dishes that little nutty extra crunch. So what are you waiting for?
| Average nutritional values | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy (in kj/kcal) | 2818 / 683 |
| Fat | 66,8 g |
| of which Saturates | 14,6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3,6 g |
| of which Sugars | 2,3 g |
| Fibre | 6,7 g |
| Protein | 13,6 g |
| Salt | 0,05 g |
| Order number | PARA_001 |
| Origin | Bolivia |
| Content | 1 kg |
| Brand | KoRo |
| EAN | 4260335831656 |
| Data sheet | Specification |
| Eco-monitoring unit | DE-ÖKO-39 |
| Nutrition traces | Nutrition traces |
| Shipping | Delivery time outside of Germany |
| Company | KoRo Handels GmbH Koppenplatz 9, 10115 Berlin |
| Storage | Keep in a cool and dry place, away from heat. |
| Ingredients | 100% BRAZIL NUTS* *from controlled organic farming |
| Cross-contamination | May contain traces of GLUTEN, SOYA, PEANUTS, MILK (LACTOSE), other TREE NUTS, SESAME, SULPHUR DIOXIDE (SULPHITE) and LUPIN. |
| Sales name | Organic Brazil nuts |
From experts to experts
The Paranut, also often called "Brazilian nut", is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. There are only four countries in total that are dedicated to a larger production of Brazil nuts: Brazil, Bolivia, Ivory Coast and Peru. In 2017, 84,089 tons of Brazil nut kernels were harvested worldwide. In the previous ten years, the world harvest had been between 80,000 and 100,000 tonnes each.
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Most annual product crops have an impact on the relationship between supply and demand in the market. In the event of a bad harvest, we must also pay a higher price for raw materials. Due to the strong impact of external factors such as wind, weather, climate and natural events on the harvest, we are refusing long-term cross-harvest contracts with our producers. -
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Questions about questions Organic whole Brazil nuts
Are the Brazil nuts organic?
Yes, our Brazil nuts are 100% organic.
How many calories are in an acceptable daily intake of Brazil nuts?
A handful of Brazil nuts, being around 5 nuts, contains 132 kcal.
Are Brazil nuts radioactive?
Indeed, brazil nuts do contain radium. That is however not due to the fact that the nuts are contaminated by a nuclear reactor and are not automatically carcinogenic. There is a natural level of radioactivity present in our environment. The radionuclides embedded during the development of the earth and its layers, are absorbed in a natural way by the plants – as it happens also for the Brazil nut trees. But does that mean that should avoid eating Brazil nuts? No. You can safely eat a couple of Brazil nuts a day.
How to store the Brazil nuts?
Keep the Brazil nuts best hermetically sealed in a dry and cool place.
What to do with Brazil nuts?
How about using Brazil nuts instead of pine nuts for the preparation of your next homemade pesto? Or to give a crunchy nutty topping of roasted Brazil nuts to your salad? Or how about baking some cookies with Brazil nuts and caramel and sending them to our office?
Do Brazil nuts contain histamine?
If you have a histamine intolerance you can safely eat most types of nuts. Certainly, you can safely eat Brazil nuts, even if you react sensitively to histamine.
Do Brazil nuts contain cholesterol?
Brazil nuts do not contain any cholesterol.
Is it okay to eat Brazil nuts during pregnancy?
Unfortunately and despite its high selenium content, to be on the safe side Brazil nuts should not be eaten during pregnancy. Brazil nuts are slightly radioactive, which does not matter as long as consumed in moderation by an adult. However it can harm your baby, so please be patient and wait until the end of breast feading before enjoying Bratil nuts again.
Can my dog eat Brazil nuts?
Brazil nuts are not toxic to dogs. However your four-legged friend should be fed only occasionally with this type of nuts. Better tolerated are, for example, cashew nuts.
