Nuts
Brazilian Paradise Nut
A tier
Brazilian paradise nut points to Brazilian Lecythis harvests within the wider cream-nut complex. Related in ecology to Brazil nuts but a different market rarity. A good Brazilian pack is fresh and cleanly shelled. A bad pack is old oil. Use sparingly. Do not assume identical selenium to Bertholletia.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ConfectionGift NutPremium SnackRoast
Traits
Brazil ProvenanceBrazilian PremiumCreamyCreamy SweetDelicate OilLow VolumePremium SpecialtySweet
History
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Brazilian forest extractivism included Lecythis nuts beside Bertholletia.
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Specialty Brazilian cream nuts reached gourmet exporters in small volumes.
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Brazilian paradise-nut lots remained niche beside commodity Brazil nuts.