Brazil Nut
Price range: RM70.10 through RM134.55
📋 Quick Nutritional Facts (per 28 g / 6 nuts)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~187 kcal |
| Protein | ~4 g |
| Total Fat | ~19 g (incl. PUFA) |
| Fiber | ~2 g |
| Selenium | 68–96 µg (>100% DV) |
| Magnesium, Copper, Zinc | High |
| Vitamin E | ~11% DV |
📝 Summary
Brazil nuts are a nutrient-dense superfood that supports key functions like thyroid health, antioxidant defense, heart protection, metabolism, and cognitive clarity. But due to extreme selenium levels, moderation (1–3/day) is essential.
🌱 What Are They & Where They Grow
Brazil nut trees are majestic giants of the Amazon rainforest, reaching up to 50 m tall and living for 500–1,000 years. They produce large, coconut-sized fruits that contain 8–24 edible seeds nestled like orange segments inside (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru). Harvesting is done sustainably by local gatherers—called castanheiros—who collect fallen pods, preserving the forest ecosystem.
🍽️ Nutritional Powerhouse
Per 28 g (~6 nuts), Brazil nuts offer high levels of:
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Energy (~187 kcal), protein (~4 g), healthy fats (~19 g)
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Fiber, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E .
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Unmatched in selenium: one nut provides ~68–96 µg—125–175% of adult RDI .
🧠 Health Benefits & Risks
🟢 Benefits
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Thyroid support: Selenium is critical for thyroid hormone production and immunity .
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Antioxidant boost: Selenium, vitamin E, and plant compounds help fight inflammation and oxidative stress .
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Heart & metabolism: Improved cholesterol, blood sugar control, and better body composition (when consumed with a balanced diet) .
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Brain & cognition: A small dose daily improved verbal fluency in older adults in studies .
⚠️ Risks & Side Effects
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Selenium overdose: Just 3–5 nuts daily may exceed the safe upper limit (400 µg), leading to nausea, hair loss, or worse .
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Allergenic: Like all tree nuts, can trigger severe allergies.
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Aflatoxin risk: Improper storage may lead to fungal contamination—buy sorted or mechanically cleaned nuts .
✅ How to Eat & Store
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Recommended portion: 1–3 nuts (≈1–2 g) daily for selenium benefits without risk .
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Use: Eat raw; chop into salads, trail mixes, baked goods; or use in pestos and creamy sauces .
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Storage: Best kept in a cool, dry, airtight container; refrigerate or freeze bulk nuts to prevent rancidity.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size |
500G ,1KG |
1. House of Ingredients will provide online delivery to any eCommerce Customer with minimum purchase of RM50 per Customer Order. The Delivery service will be to customer addresses within Malaysia only.
2. The Delivery charge is calculated based on the following :
- Distance of the Customer delivery address from our eCommerce Center.
- Total weight of all items purchased in the Customer order.
- Total volume space of all items purchased in the Customer order.
- Date of delivery selected (charges vary if the date falls on public holidays).
- Transporter selected for the delivery.
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4. Each Customer Order will be fulfilled within 3 – 4 business days after the online payment.
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