Feb 27, 2024 · Brazil, or Brazilian, nuts are tree nuts native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Their smooth, buttery texture and nutty flavor are typically enjoyed raw or …

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. [2] It is one of the largest and …

Aug 14, 2018 · Brazil nuts contain abundant dietary antioxidants, especially selenium (Se). One single Brazil nut provides 160% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of selenium. …

Dec 19, 2023 · Brazil nuts come from the South American Bertholletia excelsa, or Brazil nut, tree.Despite its name, the Brazil nut is technically a seed rather than a nut. By definition, nuts …

Dec 20, 2023 · Brazil Nuts Nutrition. A 1-ounce serving of Brazil nuts has nearly 1,000% of your recommended daily allowance of selenium. A single nut has 96 micrograms, much higher than …

Sep 19, 2023 · Although Brazil nuts are a healthy and nutritious nut, it is important to be aware of their major potential side effect. Overconsuming Brazil nuts may cause selenium poisoning …

Jun 16, 2023 · Brazil nut allergies have been reported and may or may not be associated with other tree nut allergies depending on the individual. Brazil nut allergies can be severe and life …

Jul 17, 2024 · They’re High in Selenium . Just one Brazil nut offers 175% of recommended daily selenium intake. According to Amy Gorin, M.S., RDN, owner of Plant Based with Amy, this …

Mar 27, 2025 · Brazil nut, (Bertholletia excelsa), edible seed of a large South American tree (family Lecythidaceae) found in the Amazonian forests of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and …

Nov 15, 2023 · A single Brazil nut can have 68–91 micrograms (mcg) per nut. With such a high level of selenium in each nut kernel, research suggests that a healthy adult may be able to …