Organic Brazil Nuts in Bulk - 5kg

The Brazil nut or Brazilian nut, Amazonian nut, is the nut of a South American tree Bertholletia excelsa. Three big countries from South America have now made it their main production, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. Brazil nuts are very rich in vegetable proteins and also in fiber. They are an excellent source of magnesium, copper, thiamine, phosphorus and also potassium and zinc. They contain also niacin, iron, calcium and vitamin B6. The Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium, the selenium is not present in many foods. For your aperitifs and gourmet breaks, or to integrate into your salads and recipes, they can be eaten plain and can be eaten roasted, chopped or ground. Average nutritional values for 100g: Calories: 655 Proteins: 14g Carbohydrates: 12g - Dietary fiber: 8g - Sugar: 2.3g Fat: 66g of which saturated fatty acids: 15g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 3mg Potassium: 659mg Calcium: 160mg Vitamin C: 0.7mg Iron: 2.4mg Magnesium: 376mg