Brazil Nut Peruvian Brazil nut, Bertholletia excelsa, is a tropical evergreen in the family Lecythidaceae ...    More ...

Brazil Nut
 
Peruvian Brazil nut, Bertholletia excelsa, is a tropical evergreen in the family Lecythidaceae grown for its edible seeds (nuts). The brazil nut tree is very large with a long straight trunk which is 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in diameter. The tree only branches in the upper regions and the long branches are covered in large, leathery, oblong shaped leaves which form a spreading canopy. The tree produces large, pale yellow or greenish flowers and a round fruit which is approximately 15 cm (6.0 in) in diameter.
 

Nutritional Facts

The fruit has a thick hard shell and contains 18 to 24 angular seeds (nuts). The large edible kernel is protected by a thin, woody shell which has a wrinkled appearance. Brazil nut trees can reach a height of 25–56 m (82–184 ft) and can live for well over 500 years. Brazil nut may also be referred to as cream nut or butter nut and originates from the Amazonian rainforest.
 
Nutrition Facts : Brazil nut                                        Amount Per 100 Grams
 
Calories
656

 
% Daily value*

Total Fat                      66g
101%

Saturated fat                15g
75%

Polysaturated fat          21g
 

Monosaturated fat       25g
 

Sugar                           3.2g
 

Cholestrol
0%

Sodium                         3mg
0%

Potassium                  659mg
18%

Total Carbohydrate       12g
 4%

Dietary fibre                    8g
32%

Protein                            14g
28%

Vitamin A                       0%
Vitamin C           1%

Calcium                          16%
   Iron                    13%

Cobalamin  0%, Vitamin B6        5%
Magnesium           94%

 
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs / whatssap+51972341164 come in contact


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