Brazil Nuts are roughly triangular and oily that are grown in the wild. One of the largest of the consumed nuts that are tasty with a "textured crunch". A good source of vitamins, minerals (especially selenium) but high in saturated fats. They can be found raw - shelled and unshelled, roasted, salted and unsalted. Commonly used in bakery dishes, ice cream, chocolate, stuffings, stir-frys or as a topping on cereals and salads because of their rich taste. A serving size is about 8 medium or 30 grams. Dried and unblanched = 1 ounce or 6 kernels is 28 grams and 185 calories.
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