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The chestnut comes from Bertholletia excelsaThe Amazon rainforest is one of the tallest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest, reaching heights of up to 50 meters and living for over 500 years. It is native to virgin forest regions in South America.
Production is almost entirely based on extraction. This means that it depends on the preserved forest to exist, since the pollination of the tree is done by specific bees that only live in balanced ecosystems.
Interesting facts:
• The "Hedgehog"Chestnuts don't grow loose. They are inside a "burr," an extremely hard, woody capsule that weighs about 2 kg. To open it in the forest, you need a machete or the jaw strength of an agouti (the only animal capable of gnawing through the burr naturally).
• SuperfoodIt is the world's richest natural source of selenium. Just one or two units a day are enough to meet the daily requirement of this essential mineral for the immune system and thyroid.
The macadamia nut is often called "queen of nuts“, and it's no coincidence. With its buttery texture and delicate flavor, it's considered by many to be the "most delicious" nut.
It originates from the tropical forests of Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales). Local native peoples have been consuming this nut for millennia. It was only in the 19th century that European botanists "discovered" it and named it after the scientist John Macadam. It wasn't until the late 1800s that commercial production truly gained global scale.
Interesting facts:
• The Toughest Shell in the World: The macadamia nut shell is incredibly tough. To crack it without crushing the nut, a pressure of about 300 pounds per square inch (psi) is required.
• White Cholocate bonbon: Due to the long time it takes for the tree to produce fruit (7 to 10 years) and the complexity of harvesting, it is considered one of the most prized and expensive nuts on the market.
• Pure Health: It is very rich in monounsaturated fats (the "good fats"), which help with heart health, and is also an excellent source of flavonoids, which fight cellular aging.
The Baru nut is the jewel of Brazilian Cerrado. While Brazil nuts come from the Amazon rainforest, the Baru nut is the true representative of the heart of Brazil, gaining increasing prominence in functional gastronomy.
Baru (Dipteryx alata) is the fruit of the Barueiro, a majestic tree native to the vast Cerrado biome, especially in the Brazilian states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Minas Gerais. It is the Treasure of the Brazilian Cerrado.
Its harvest is a perfect example of sustainability: the fruits fall to the ground when ripe and are collected by local communities, helping to preserve the biome and generating income for families of extractivists.
Interesting facts:
• Aphrodisiac: Due to its high zinc content and energizing properties, the baru nut has gained a popular reputation as a potent aphrodisiac.
• Super Protein: It has a higher protein content than all other nuts, reaching about 26% of its composition, making it highly sought after by athletes and vegetarians.
• Amazing Flavor: The flavor of roasted baru nuts is a fascinating blend that mixes notes of peanut and chocolate, combining a perfect crunch with one of the highest protein and zinc contents in the plant kingdom.
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