Brazil Nut

Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) are nutrient-packed nuts coming from the eponymous South American tree. The trees typically produce these nuts only in pristine forests, and despite their name, the most important exporter of Brazil nuts is Bolivia.

The nuts are popular throughout the world and they are nowadays considered a superfood due to numerous health benefits these nuts provide to the average consumer. They improve heart health, help with regulating skin-related problems, stimulate the digestive system, boost the immune system, and improve hormone function.

Gastronomically, Brazil nuts are mostly used in desserts and dips, but they can also be added to couscous and similar dishes. In Brazil, they are also known as castanha-do-pará (Pará nuts) after the state of Pará where the nuts are grown.