Macadamia Tropical Nuts Most Expensive

The macadamia nut is the most expensive nut in the world, with the hardest shell to crack. These exotic nuts are full of quality protein and have a rich, buttery flavor—making them ubiquitous in both the snack aisle and on dessert menus. Macadamia nuts, like Brazil nuts, are actually a seed[*]. Native to Australia, the seeds are found in an extremely hard-shelled nut on a tropical evergreen tree. They are also referred to as the Queensland nut, Bush nut, Maroochi nut, and bauple nut[*]. Macadamias are major commercial crops of Hawaii and South Africa. They were brought to Hawaii in 1881 by the Australian William Herbert Purvis, who planted them in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. The world’s largest manufacturer of these nuts, the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, founded their Hawaiian plantation in 1948[*]. These seeds are packed with incredible health benefits and there’s a reason (actually seven) why they’re the king of nuts on keto and one the best snacks on your ketogenic journey. Macadamia nuts are loaded with micronutrients, offering plenty of vitamins and minerals in one serving. They are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and are a good source of fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, and zinc[*]. If you check out their nutrition facts, you’ll find they’re a great low-carb snack, with only 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving (60% of which is fiber), making the net carb count only 1.6 grams per serving. 1 oz. contains 21 grams of fat, beating other nuts like cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, and walnuts[*][*]. Macadamia nuts are loaded with nutrients that promote your long- and short-term health. Read on to learn how macadamia nuts are good for your health and the health of the environment too.