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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

20 mins

Easy

Brazil Nut & Pea Pesto

This Italian inspired versatile pesto recipe is a fresher take on a classic, with creamy Brazil nuts, basil and peas.

35 mins

Medium

Brazil & Pine Nut Koftas with Dried Apricots

This recipe is inspired by the Mediterranean flavours of Turkey, where tahini and dried fruit are used in both sweet and savoury food.

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

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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!

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