Brazil nut
Brazil Nut
The Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) is a South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae, and it is also the name of the tree's commercially harvested edible seeds.
Pronunciation
- English: /brəˈzɪl nʌt/
Etymology
The term "Brazil Nut" originates from its country of origin, Brazil. The scientific name Bertholletia excelsa was given in honor of the French chemist Claude Louis Berthollet.
Description
The Brazil Nut tree is one of the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest, reaching up to 50 meters in height. The fruit of the Brazil Nut tree is a large capsule 10–15 cm in diameter, resembling a coconut endocarp in size and weighing up to 2 kg. It contains a small hole at one end, which enables large rodents like the Agouti to gnaw it open. Inside the fruit, 8 to 24 triangular seeds are found, which we know as Brazil Nuts.
Nutritional Value
Brazil Nuts are rich in protein, dietary fiber, and fats, particularly polyunsaturated fat. They are an excellent source of dietary selenium, with one nut providing more than the US recommended daily allowance.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brazil nut
- Wikipedia's article - Brazil nut
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