Nuts

Whole

Whole paradise nut means the intact harvested product of Lecythis seeds related to Brazil nuts, sometimes called cream nuts or paradise nuts as traded in-shell or as unbroken shelled units. Buying whole gives control over roasting and grind size compared with pre-ground meal of unknown age. When cracked fresh, flavour should be rich and creamy, often compared with Brazil nuts but from related canopy trees. Geographic story: northern South American rainforests. Kitchen uses include regional Amazonian snacking and small-lot specialty export. Handling: forest harvest and careful shelling similar in spirit to Brazil-nut chains. Storage: cool storage against rancidity. Do not assume identical nutrition or selenium to Bertholletia Brazil nuts. Allergen: tree nut; selenium stories differ by species and soil—do not assume Brazil-nut doses. In comparison terms, cousin to Brazil nut in ecology and richness, scarcer in global retail. Reject mouldy, insect-damaged, or paint-smelling lots before they enter pastry.