Brazil Nuts
Wild-harvested beneath Amazonian giants that refuse to be farmed. Rich, earthy and generous — a kernel shaped by the most biodiverse forest on the planet.
- Origins
- Bolivia · Peru · Brazil
- Harvest
- December – March
- Formats
- Large → Broken · In-shell
- Packing
- Vacuum · N₂-flushed
A gift the forest only gives when it stays wild.
Brazil nut trees rise as high as fifty metres above the Amazon canopy and can live for centuries. They depend on wild orchid bees for pollination and on the agouti to spread their seeds — which is why virtually every Brazil nut in the world is still gathered from standing, intact forest.
Each heavy pod, the size of a coconut, holds a dozen or more nuts. Collected by forest communities in the rainy season, they are dried, shelled and graded — a supply chain that keeps the forest more valuable standing than cleared.
Deep, creamy and gloriously earthy.
Sized by count, selected by eye.
Kernels are graded by count per pound to established trade sizes. Counts below are indicative; exact specifications are confirmed in every contract.
| Grade | Description | Indicative count | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large | Bold, whole kernels | ≈ 90 – 110 / lb | Premium snacking Gifting |
| Medium | Whole kernels — the trade's core grade | ≈ 110 – 130 / lb | Retail Mixes |
| Midget | Small whole kernels | ≈ 160 – 180 / lb | Confectionery |
| Tiny | Very small wholes | ≈ 180 – 220 / lb | Bakery Bars |
| Chipped & broken | Pieces and broken kernels | To specification | Inclusions Butters |
| In-shell | Natural, cleaned nuts | Sized | Seasonal retail |
Bolivia
Pando & the northern Amazon — the world's leading origin.
Peru
Madre de Dios — forest concessions of the southern Amazon.
Brazil
Acre & Amazonas — the species' namesake forests.
Nature's richest source of selenium.
Just one or two Brazil nuts can provide more than the daily reference intake of selenium — alongside magnesium, protein and healthy fats.
Approximate values per 100 g of dried kernels (USDA FoodData Central). Selenium content varies with soil; lot-specific certificates of analysis available on request.
Bold enough to lead any recipe.
Chocolate & confectionery
Whole kernels for enrobing, dragées and premium bars.
Premium snacking & mixes
The statement nut in luxury trail and festive mixes.
Health & plant-based
Selenium-rich ingredients for nutrition brands and nut milks.
Packing & logistics
Vacuum-packed or N₂-flushed cartons with full quality documentation.