Kernel

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Kernel

Paradise nut kernels are creamy Lecythis meats, scarcer cousins of Brazil nuts. High oil needs cool storage. Do not assume Brazil-nut selenium doses. Good kernels are plump with clean tropical aroma; hollow or paint-smelling meats fail. Small-lot gourmet and regional Amazonian snacking. Tree-nut allergen.

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Characteristics

Preparations

ChoppedGroundRawRoasted

Traits

CrunchyOilyRichShelled

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 682

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 62 g
  • Saturated Fat 14.4 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 26.1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 21.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 5.13 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 16 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7 g
  • Total Sugars 3 g
  • Complex / starch 1 g
  • Protein 15 g
  • Water 3.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Paradise nut kernel: oil-rich Lecythis seed, similar family to Brazil nut.

History

Amazonian peoples harvested Lecythis nuts from rainforest trees as wild foods.

Explorers and traders described paradise or cream nuts alongside Brazil nuts for export curiosity.

Specialty importers occasionally offer paradise nuts to gourmet markets.

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