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In the EU, baru nuts are only authorised for sale since 2025. But what exactly are baru nuts? The short answer: Packed with protein, baru nuts play a key role in preserving a unique ecosystem.
23. February 2026
Baru Nuts
Brazil
These roasted Baru nuts are wild-harvested from the Cerrados in the Rio Vermelho region in south-eastern Brazil. Our partner processes the nuts entirely on site in the small town of Jussara in the state of Goiás.
Baru nuts have a flavour reminiscent of peanuts with notes of cocoa and coffee. The local people call them cumbaru, which means black diamond. They are delicious on their own, in muesli or salads and are also suitable for baking.
Why aren’t the Baru nuts certified organic?
In 2026, our partner Biodivér decided to stop having its nuts certified as organic. The requirements for organic certification are largely incompatible with local wild harvesting. The nuts often come from areas where ownership is not clearly defined and from many different harvesters. Having all the forest areas certified is complicated and unnecessarily expensive. Biodivér of course continues to test every delivery for pesticides, mycotoxins and contaminants. The Baru nuts therefore have the same quality as before but are no longer certified organic.
Baru nuts have a flavour reminiscent of peanuts with notes of cocoa and coffee. The local people call them cumbaru, which means black diamond. They are delicious on their own, in muesli or salads and are also suitable for baking.
Why aren’t the Baru nuts certified organic?
In 2026, our partner Biodivér decided to stop having its nuts certified as organic. The requirements for organic certification are largely incompatible with local wild harvesting. The nuts often come from areas where ownership is not clearly defined and from many different harvesters. Having all the forest areas certified is complicated and unnecessarily expensive. Biodivér of course continues to test every delivery for pesticides, mycotoxins and contaminants. The Baru nuts therefore have the same quality as before but are no longer certified organic.
Storage & shelf life
Store nuts and seeds in a cool, dark place in a tightly closed container. Make sure that the container is as airtight as possible so that moisture is kept away from the nuts. You can also freeze nuts and seeds, which will extend their shelf life by several months.
| Nutrition table per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2100kJ/501kcal |
| Fat | 38 g |
| of which saturates | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| of which sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Roasted seeds of the Baru nut (Dipteryx alata V.)
Allergy information: People who are allergic to pulses may develop cross-reactions.
Allergy information: People who are allergic to pulses may develop cross-reactions.
Sustainability and supply chain
Producers
Collected wild in the Cerrados in the Rio Vermelho region in south-eastern Brazil by 15 family farmers.
Cultivation
No irrigation, wild harvest, collected by hand.
Processing
Entirely processed and packaged locally, 100% of employees in processing have employment contracts.
Purchasing & Logistics
Purchased from processors since 2025. Transport: Truck from Jussara (Goiás) to Santos, ship to Rotterdam. Truck to Embrach/Singen.
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