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- Brazil nuts - superfood from the Amazon
Brazil nuts - superfood from the Amazon
Brazil nuts are large, oily seeds of the Bertholletia excelsa tree from the South American rainforests. Harvested exclusively from wild-growing trees. A rich source of selenium, healthy fats, and protein. Just two nuts a day cover the recommended daily selenium intake. They have a creamy flavour.
- Harvested from wild trees in South American rainforests. cannot be commercially cultivated.
- One of the richest natural sources of selenium.
- Just two nuts per day cover the recommended daily selenium intake.
- Most production comes from Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
664 kcal
33 %
Proteins
15 g
30 %
Fats
57 g
82 %
Carbohydrates
22 g
8 %
Fiber
6 g
24 %
Salt
6 mg
< 1 %
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