The Amazon Nut or Brazil Nut is a wild nut that grows in the rainforests of Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. It takes between 15 and 20 years to produce its first fruits, promoting the direct and indirect conservation of 32.5 million hectares of primary rainforests.
- Uses: Mix of nuts and dried fruits; Snacks or appetizers, ingredients for baking, pastry and confectionery.
- Benefits: High content of Selenium, Fiber, Protein, Vitamin E and B1 (Thiamine), regulates cholesterol and thyroid gland levels.
Calibers: Medium, Midget, Tiny, Large, Chipped and Broken
The Dried Goldenberry (aguaymanto), cultivated in the Andean regions of Huanuco and Cajamarca, Peru, offers a tangy-sweet flavor and chewy texture. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, it's ideal as a healthy snack or as an ingredient in trail mixes, cereals, and confectionery.
Uses: Consumed as a healthy snack, or added to cereals, smoothies, baked goods, and trail mixes for a natural tangy-sweet flavor. Used in functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Benefits: Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A (beta-carotene), and B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B6), along with minerals like calcium, iron, and phosphorus.
