ORGANIC BRAZIL NUTS

Brazil nuts fruit from the Brazil nut tree, which originates in South America.  The are one of the tallest trees growing in the rain forest, up to 50 meters tall and can live up to 700 years of age!  The largest producer of Brazil nuts is actually Bolivia and not Brazil.  

Brazil nuts contain many vitamins and nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber and antioxidants.  They have a high selenium content, which makes their protein content complete.  Brazil nuts also contain omega 6 fatty acids, which may make them more prone to rancidity.  For this reason, it is best to keep brazil nuts in cool tight storage containers in the refrigerator to prolong their freshness.  

Brazil nuts make an excellent raw vegan nut milk and taste great in raw vegan shakes, smoothies, puddings, pies, desserts and raw chocolates.  Brazil nuts can also be ground down into a powder and added in with other ingredients to create a raw superfood flour for cakes and pastries.  They will instantly add a source of fat, fiber and protein to your recipes.

Brazil nuts can also be processed into an oil that tastes wonderful in many recipes.  When Brazil nuts are combined with raw chocolate, the taste is exquisite.

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