Macadamia Nuts
Preparation, uses, and tips
Macadamia nuts are sweet, with a flavor similar to coconut or Brazil nuts. They are also crunchy and make a good addition to salads, stews, rice dishes, and desserts. Chocolate covered macadamia nuts are often sold as a rich confection.
Buying and storing tips
Macadamia nuts are most often sold shelled—either raw or roasted. Look for well-shaped light-colored nuts. Those available in vacuum-packed jars or cans will stay fresher longer. Shelled nuts will keep well in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to two months. Unshelled macadamias will keep for up to one year at room temperature.
Varieties
There are approximately six varieties of macadamia trees that grow in hot humid climates. The round beige nut has a thick hard shell, although some varieties have been developed in recent years with a softer shell. Australia and Hawaii are the leading producers of macadamia nuts.
Nutrition Highlights
Macadamia nuts, 10–12 kernels (1 oz.)
Calories: 204
Protein: 2.2g
Carbohydrate: 3.9g
Total Fat: 21.5g
Fiber: 2.4g
*Good source of: Thiamine (0.34mg)
*Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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