Sustainability
Almonds: Powering Your Future with Edible Batteries
Photo caption: The edible battery (center), surrounded by the ingredients used to make it (clockwise from top right): almonds, capers, edible gold foil, activated carbon,
Brazil nuts are high in both Selenium and vitamin E, which may help protect against age related diseases. (1,2,3)
Thanks to their heart-healthy polyunsaturated fatty acid profile, high fibre and mineral rich content, Brazil nuts may help reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels (known as ‘bad cholesterol’).
The Brazil nuts' high selenium content may also contribute to maintenance of normal hair and nails. In fact, the Brazil nut has more selenium than any other food on the planet!
(although we recommend no more that one per day due to the high selenium content)
Photo caption: The edible battery (center), surrounded by the ingredients used to make it (clockwise from top right): almonds, capers, edible gold foil, activated carbon,
In the world of culinary delights, there exists a treasure trove of ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also offer a plethora
Happy Pistachio Day! Each year, 26 February is dedicated to this nut, which punches above its weight when it comes to taste and nutrition! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favourite nut all day long.
Have you ever heard the expression you are what you eat? Well, in some sense, it’s true. Nutrients from the foods we eat provide the foundation of function and wholeness of all the cells in our body, which is why it is important that we try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
The Brazil nut and the Amazon rainforest are inseparable and as deforestation, wildfires, and land grabbers destroy the rainforest, the negative chain effect begins. Therefore,
Plant-forward eating has been at the forefront of conversation surrounding a healthy and sustainable way of living for a number of years now and, it
1.USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Legacy Release April, 2018.
2.Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods.
3.Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012.
4.National Institutes of Health (NIH): https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Selenium-HealthProfessional/
5. Cindy Davis (2013) A Single Consumption of High Amounts of the Brazil Nuts Improves Lipid Profile of Healthy Volunteers. 653185 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/653185
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 g | Value per 28 g, 1 oz (1 handful) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Proximates |
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|
Water |
g |
3.42 |
0.97 |
|
Energy |
kcal |
659 |
187 |
|
Energy |
kJ |
2757 |
782 |
|
Protein |
g |
14.32 |
4.06 |
|
Total lipid (fat) |
g |
67.10 |
19.02 |
|
Ash |
g |
3.43 |
0.97 |
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
g |
11.74 |
3.33 |
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g |
7.5 |
2.1 |
|
Sugars, total |
g |
2.33 |
0.66 |
|
Sucrose |
g |
2.33 |
0.66 |
|
Glucose (dextrose) |
g |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Fructose |
g |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Lactose |
g |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Maltose |
g |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Galactose |
g |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Starch |
g |
0.00 |
0.25 |
|
Minerals |
|||
|
Calcium, Ca |
mg |
160 |
45 |
|
Iron, Fe |
mg |
2.43 |
0.69 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg |
376 |
107 |
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg |
725 |
206 |
|
Potassium, K |
mg |
659 |
187 |
|
Sodium, Na |
mg |
3 |
1 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg |
4.06 |
1.15 |
|
Copper, Cu |
mg |
1.743 |
0.494 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg |
1.223 |
0.347 |
|
Selenium, Se |
µg |
1917.0 |
543.5 |
|
Vitamins |
|||
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg |
0.7 |
0.2 |
|
Thiamin |
mg |
0.617 |
0.175 |
|
Riboflavin |
mg |
0.035 |
0.010 |
|
Niacin |
mg |
0.295 |
0.084 |
|
Pantothenic acid |
mg |
0.184 |
0.052 |
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg |
0.101 |
0.029 |
|
Folate, total |
µg |
22 |
6 |
|
Folic acid |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Folate, food |
µg |
22 |
6 |
|
Folate, DFE |
µg |
22 |
6 |
|
Choline, total |
mg |
28.8 |
8.2 |
|
Betaine |
mg |
0.4 |
0.1 |
|
Vitamin B-12 |
µg |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Vitamin B-12, added |
µg |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Vitamin A, RAE |
µg |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Retinol |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Carotene, beta |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Carotene, alpha |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Vitamin A, IU |
IU |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Lycopene |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Lutein + zeaxanthin |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg |
5.65 |
1.60 |
|
Vitamin E, added |
mg |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
Tocopherol, beta |
mg |
0.01 |
0.00 |
|
Tocopherol, gamma |
mg |
9.56 |
2.71 |
|
Tocopherol, delta |
mg |
0.63 |
0.18 |
|
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Vitamin D |
IU |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
µg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Lipids |
|||
|
4:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
Fatty acids, total saturated |
g |
16.134 |
4.574 |
|
6:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
8:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
10:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
14:1 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
17:0 |
g |
0.041 |
0.012 |
|
12:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
14:0 |
g |
6.244 |
0.046 |
|
15:1 |
g |
6.244 |
0.000 |
|
13:0 |
g |
|
|
|
18:0 |
g |
6.244 |
1.770 |
|
15:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
16:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.214 |
0.061 |
|
20:0 |
g |
0.167 |
0.047 |
|
22:0 |
g |
0.010 |
0.003 |
|
16:0 |
g |
9.626 |
2.729 |
|
18:1 undifferentiated |
g |
23.594 |
6.689 |
|
18:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
18:2 n-6 c,c |
g |
23.859 |
6.764 |
|
16:1 t |
g |
|
|
|
18:1 t |
g |
|
|
|
24:0 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g |
23.879 |
6.770 |
|
20:1 |
g |
0.027 |
|
|
18:2 CLAs |
g |
|
|
|
17:1 |
g |
0.045 |
0.013 |
|
22:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
18:2 t not further defined |
g |
|
|
|
18:3 undifferentiated |
g |
|
0.010 |
|
24:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g |
24.399 |
6.917 |
|
18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) |
g |
|
|
|
18:3 n-6 c,c,c |
g |
0.018 |
0.005 |
|
18:2 undifferentiated |
g |
0.018 |
0.005 |
|
18:4 |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
20:2 n-6 c,c |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
20:3 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
20:4 undifferentiated |
g |
|
0.000 |
|
20:5 n-3 (EPA) |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
22:5 n-3 (DPA) |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
22:6 n-3 (DHA) |
g |
0.000 |
0.000 |
|
Fatty acids, total trans |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic |
g |
|
|
|
Cholesterol |
mg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Stigmasterol |
mg |
6 |
2 |
|
Campesterol |
mg |
3 |
3 |
|
Beta-sitosterol |
mg |
64 |
18 |
|
Amino Acids |
|||
|
Tryptophan |
g |
0.135 |
0.038 |
|
Threonine |
g |
0.365 |
0.103 |
|
Isoleucine |
g |
0.518 |
|
|
Leucine |
g |
1.190 |
0.337 |
|
Lysine |
g |
0.490 |
0.139 |
|
Methionine |
g |
1.124 |
0.319 |
|
Cystine |
g |
0.306 |
0.087 |
|
Phenylalanine |
g |
0.639 |
0.181 |
|
Tyrosine |
g |
0.416 |
0.118 |
|
Valine |
g |
0.760 |
0.215 |
|
Arginine |
g |
2.140 |
0.607 |
|
Histidine |
g |
0.409 |
0.116 |
|
Alanine |
g |
0.609 |
0.173 |
|
Aspartic acid |
g |
1.325 |
0.376 |
|
Glutamic acid |
g |
3.190 |
0.904 |
|
Glycine |
g |
0.733 |
0.208 |
|
Proline |
g |
0.706 |
0.200 |
|
Serine 2 3 |
g |
0.676 |
0.192 |
|
Others |
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|
Alcohol, ethyl |
g |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Caffeine |
mg |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
Theobromine |
mg |
0.0 |
0.0 |