Brazilnuts
"Brazil-nut tree nuts"
Brazilnuts are the edible nuts of the Brazil-nut tree, Bertholletia excelsa.
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Botanical name
Bertholletia excelsa
Product Details
PLU Code
4926
4-digit conventional code
Category
Nuts
Brazilnuts › All Sizes
Origin
Southern tropical America
Temperature
3 - 8°C (37 - 46°F)
Shelf Life
6-12 months
Status
Approved
About Brazilnuts
Bertholletia excelsa is accepted as a species in the family Lecythidaceae.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Brazil nuts are sensitive to high temperatures and humidity, thus they require a dry, cool environment to maintain freshness and shelf life.
Temperature
3 - 8°C (37 - 46°F)
Humidity
50 - 60%
Packaging
Airtight, dry packaging, such as polypropylene or polyethylene bags
Shelf Life
6-12 months
Storage Notes: Monitoring for pests and mycotoxins is essential. Freezing at -18°C (0°F) can extend shelf life up to 24 months.
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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