Nuts
Sapucaia
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Sapucaia is a Brazilian common name associated with Lecythis seeds and trees, another regional thread of the cream-nut story. Kernels are rich when sound. A good sapucaia kernel is fresh and sweet-oily. A bad one is stale. Use as scarce Amazonian nutmeat. Keep cold. Clarify species with suppliers when nutrition claims matter.
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Traits
BrazilianBrazilian NameCreamyForest NutLocal MarketRichSweetSweet Creamy
History
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Sapucaia entered Brazilian common speech for certain Lecythis trees and seeds.
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Regional Brazilian markets occasionally offered sapucaia seeds.
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Gourmet interest flickered around sapucaia as a native nut.