Macadamia Nuts-Whole

Description

Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts from Kenya

Experience the superior quality and sustainability of our Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, sourced from Kenya. These whole kernels, with slight color variation, are grown in ecological agroforestry systems, ensuring the highest standards of organic farming and social commitment.

Overview Our producer practices sustainability at its core. Organic farming is intrinsic to the market leader of macadamia nuts, coupled with social commitment, fair trade, and value creation in Kenya. Macadamias have been cultivated in Kenya for generations, not on plantations, but in ecological agroforestry systems. These trees thrive on small plots of land among other fruit and vegetable varieties, providing mutual benefits such as shade, pest control, and enriched soil through fallen leaves.

Key Features

• Certified Organic: Grown in Kenya under strict organic standards, ensuring no harmful pesticides or chemicals are used.
• Sustainable Farming: Cultivated in ecological agroforestry systems, promoting biodiversity and soil health.
• Unique Processing: Dried at low temperatures and shelled without water to prevent off-flavors, enhancing sweetness and shelf life.
• Hand-Sorted: Each nut is cracked and sorted by hand, ensuring job opportunities and producing the most whole and cleanest kernels.

Benefits

• Heart Health: Rich in monounsaturated fats, promoting cardiovascular health.
• Nutrient-Dense: Packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Digestive Health: High in fiber, supporting a healthy digestive system.
• Sustainable and Ethical: Supports fair trade practices and sustainable farming, benefiting local communities and the environment.

Unique Phenomenon

Macadamia nuts are difficult to overeat due to their unique enzymes that signal the brain to stop eating. This phenomenon is experienced as eating with full appetite but noticing that the nuts taste “different” after a certain point.

Usage Instructions

These macadamia nuts are perfect for snacking, baking, or adding to your favorite recipes. They are particularly well-suited for salads, desserts, and gourmet dishes.

Storage Instructions

• Packaging: Stored in resealable packaging to maintain freshness.
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place to maintain quality and freshness.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 204
• Total Fat: 21g (32% DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 3.4g (17% DV)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV)
• Sodium: 1mg (0% DV)
• Carbohydrate: 4g (1% DV)
  • Fiber: 2.4g (9% DV)
  • Sugars: 1.2g
• Protein: 2g
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 13% DV
• Magnesium: 9% DV
• Iron: 6% DV
• Potassium: 2% DV