Organic Macadamia Nuts

Product Description

Macadamia nuts, also known as Australia nuts, Queensland nuts, or bush nuts, are among the most delicious nuts, favored for their sweet and buttery taste. Originally from Australia, today organic macadamia nuts are also grown in Hawaii, Brazil, Middle Americas and South Africa due to their favorable climates.

Although they are rich in fat and contain many calories, organic Australia nuts should not be ruled out of your diet. They are an abundant source of minerals, antioxidants, and carbohydrates. The trick to enjoying the benefits of these nuts is consuming them in moderation.

Additionally, by buying this organic product from our store, you can be sure that you will benefit from it much more than from an ordinary product. You will avoid the risk of chemical residue, and at the same time you will enjoy the richer and more natural taste of these nuts.

Health Benefits of Organic Macadamia Nuts

• Reduce the chance of heart disease.
  Macadamia nuts are rich in MUF (mono-unsaturated fatty) acids, like oleic and palmitoleic acids. These elements help decrease the level of “bad” LDL cholesterol in your body, while at the same time increasing the “good” HDL cholesterol. Therefore, including these nuts in your diet is important if you want to avoid coronary disease and strokes.
• Assist brain functioning.
  Rich in copper, the nuts promote proper functioning of your nervous system. Copper helps your body create neurotransmitters that your brain employs to send chemical signals to your organs and muscles.
• Strengthen the body on the inside and outside.
  Queensland nuts contain plenty of protein that is important for building muscles, as well as for maintaining the healthy state of skin, hair, and nails. These nuts are also rich in phosphorus, vital for forming healthy bones and teeth. The omega-3 contained in macadamias help avoid osteoporosis and arthritis, while manganese is essential in forming new bone tissue.
• Improve digestion.
  Macadamia nuts make a useful natural roughage. Moreover, the dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble, that can be found in these nuts is beneficial for your digestion. All of this helps avoid constipation and stimulates proper intestinal motility.

Macadamia nuts are a healthy and delicious ingredient to many meals, and they make a perfect snack on their own as well due to the numerous elements and nutrients contained in them.

INGREDIENTS: Macadamia Nuts

WARNING: Contains Tree Nuts

Packaged in a facility that also processes wheat

Cold Storage Recommended

Storage Time: up to 12 months

Country of Origin: Kenya

 

Nutritional Value

One ounce of the nuts (28 g) contains:

• Calcium – 23.8 mg (2%)
• Magnesium – 36.4 mg (9%)
• Phosphorus – 52.6 mg (5%)
• Copper – 0.2 g (11%)
• Omega-3 fatty acids – 57.7 mg
• Thiamin – 0.3 mg (22% DV)

 

DV – Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Herbed Macadamia Nut Cheese

Ingredients

• 2-3 digestive enzyme capsules
• 1 1/2 cups raw macadamia nuts (soaked overnight and rinsed)
• 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• Pink Himalayan rock salt
• Ground black pepper
• Chili flakes
• Mixed herbs
• Fresh herbs (of your choice, I added a bit of fresh basil and fresh rosemary), finely chopped
• Plastic cling wrap (for molding)

Preparation

1. First you’ll want to soak your macadamia nuts overnight. Rinse them thoroughly the next day.
2. In a high-speed food processor, blitz the nuts until they are the texture in the photo below. Imagine crumbled feta cheese. You want them that kind of texture. Place the mixture into a glass or ceramic bowl, and crack open the digestive enzyme tablets over it. Mix thoroughly, and leave covered with a dish towel in a medium temperature room. Not cold, but not too warm. Leave overnight.
3. Now it’s time to flavor your “cheese.” Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and you really can pick and choose what you like. If you are not much of a fan of chilli flakes, leave them out and add something else. I like the little spurts of heat they give. You can add all different types of herbs, and can even separate the plain mixture, and make different variations of flavor. This recipe is versatile, so you add what suits you.
4. Once mixed you want to lay the mixture out onto the center of the cling wrap. Carefully fold the mixture into a sausage, ensuring it is tightly compacted. Twist each side until you create a tight, firm “cheese” sausage shape.
5. Allow this to cool in the fridge for about and hour or two.
6. Cut into slices and serve with gluten-free crackers.

Enjoy it!