Macadamia nuts are originating from Australia. This country is also the largest global exporter in the world together with South-Africa. Both countries are responsible for 75% of the global macadamia crop. The remaining 30% are originating from much smaller countries such as Guatemala, Kenya and Malawi. The macadamia you can sell at Nuts World are exported from African countries, mainly because of their outstanding quality and additionally because of the support of the local economy.
Macadamia trees are bearing fruits after approximately 5 years after it is planted. This is the same story as pistachio and cashewtrees as you can read also on this website.
The macadamia is also the most expensive nut and is also known as a very fatty nut. Indeed, this is true, however these are mainly unsaturated which means that they have a positive effect on the prevention of heart and vascular diseases.
Macadamia are used in all kind of industries and products. You can find these nuts in nutmixes, roasted as well as unroasted. In addition, the macadamia will be used in the bakery industry as ingredient for cookies. Because the macadamia has a high concentration of oil, there are also companies who will use this nut for pressing oil.
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| Energy in kJ | 3239 kJ | Vitamin E | 0,6 g |
| Energy in kcal | 785 kcal | Carbohydrates | 13,4 g |
| Saturated fat | 11,9 g | Sodium | 0,004 mg |
| Monounsaturated fat | 59,3 g | Calcium | 70,0 mg |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1,5 g | Phosphor | 198,0 mg |
| Fiber | 8,0 g | Iron | 2,7 mg |
| Protein | 8,0 g | Iodine | 2 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0,71 g | Potassium | 363,0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0,09 g | Copper | 0,57 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0,359 g | Magnesium | 118,0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1,0 g | Selenium | 12,0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | Zinc | 1,29 mg |