{"product_id":"organic-brazils-whole-125g-250g-500g","title":"Organic Brazils Whole 125g\/250g\/500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrazil nuts are the nutritional standout of the nut world for one reason above all others — their extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eselenium\u003c\/strong\u003e content. A single brazil nut contains 70–90mcg of selenium, approaching the entire adult NRV of 55mcg in one nut. These certified organic whole brazil nuts from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e are large, creamy-white kernels with a rich, distinctive flavour — slightly sweet, with an almost coconut-like undertone from their high saturated fat content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond selenium, brazil nuts are a good source of \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ephosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethiamine (B1)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e, and copper. Selenium is essential for thyroid function, antioxidant defence (as a component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase), immune function, and DNA synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 125g, 250g and 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat 2–3 daily as a selenium supplement — the simplest and most natural way to meet selenium requirements. Roughly chop and add to granola, trail mix, or energy balls. Slice over salads. Use in baking — chocolate and brazil nut brownies are a classic combination. Toast lightly for deeper flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Brazil Nut \u0026amp; Dark Chocolate Brownies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melt 150g dark chocolate (70%+) with 100g butter. Whisk in 2 eggs and 150g caster sugar. Fold in 80g plain flour and a pinch of salt. Roughly chop 80g brazil nuts and fold in. Pour into a lined 20cm tin and bake at 180°C for 20–22 minutes until set at the edges but still slightly fudgy in the centre. The brazil nuts add rich creaminess and a selenium boost to every slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2761 kJ \/ 659 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding selenium source (1–2 nuts provides the full adult NRV), magnesium, phosphorus, thiamine (B1), Vitamin E, copper, and zinc. Higher saturated fat than most nuts but from a whole-food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Brazil Nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many brazil nuts should I eat per day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1–3 brazil nuts per day is a widely recommended amount to meet selenium requirements. This provides 70–270mcg of selenium — the NRV is 55mcg and the UK safe upper limit is around 400mcg per day. Eating 1–2 daily is an effortless, natural way to meet selenium needs. Eating very large quantities daily over extended periods is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is selenium so important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelenium is an essential trace mineral that functions as a component of several key antioxidant enzymes (selenoproteins), including glutathione peroxidase — the body's primary defence against oxidative stress. It is essential for thyroid hormone metabolism, immune function, DNA synthesis, and male fertility. The UK population has relatively low selenium intake due to low-selenium soils, making brazil nuts a particularly valuable addition to the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre brazil nuts high in saturated fat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — brazil nuts have a higher saturated fat content (15g\/100g) than most other nuts, due to their fatty acid profile. However, dietary saturated fat from whole nut sources behaves differently to saturated fat from processed foods, and brazil nuts' broader nutritional package means they remain a worthwhile whole food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — brazil nuts are naturally gluten-free. Packed in a facility handling tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, and gluten-containing grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do brazil nuts come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrazil nuts grow wild in the Amazon rainforest — they cannot be farmed commercially and are only found growing naturally. The trees rely on specific orchid bees for pollination and large mammals like agoutis to crack open their pods. 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