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Brazil Nuts
Organic
Brazil
These Brazil nuts are foraged on the edge of the Amazon rainforest in the Mato Grosso region. The Coopavam cooperative brings together four indigenous tribes and farming families from eight settlements on the edge of the forest. The nuts are processed locally. The cooperative creates local income, counteracts deforestation and promotes sustainable development.
Use & preparation
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 | 2830kJ/676kcal |
| Fat | 76 g |
| thereof saturated fatty acids | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g |
| thereof sugar | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Background
No Brazil nuts without the forest
Our Brazil nuts come from Coopavam in Brazil. The cooperative provides an income to more than 300 families in the heart of the rainforest. Co-founder Luzirene Coelho Lustosa explains how she helped make the small-scale project a success and thereby protect the forest in a country where deforestation and huge monocultures are everywhere.
