The Brazil nut is the seed of a giant tree that grows in a geographic area shared by Bolivia, Brazil and Peru; this area is part of the Amazon forest in South America.


        Morphologically, this seeds or almonds are inside in a fruit of corpuscle shape of 15 cm. Of diameter with a very hard shell that reminds the appearance of a "coconut". The individual seeds are of triangular shape and the nut itself is of stretched shape, irregularly cylindrical and of light cream color.

The nutritional value of this seed is defined in the chart below:

Non saturated fatty acids 59.1% Minerals in 100    gr Vitaminas every 100 gr
Moist
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Proteins
Fiber
Cholesterol 		2.6%
20.5%
3.4%
13.2%
1.2%
0.0% 		Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Selenium

166.0 mg
    3.2 mg 660.0 mg
375.0 mg

A Vitamin
Niacin
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Ascorbic Acid

20.0 Ug
7.7 mg
1.1 mg
0.1 mg
10.0 mg


It is important to emphasize the high level of selenium of this nut compared to other vegetal products, given the exceptional antioxidant attribute of this mineral in human physiology.

Nevertheless, the main purpose of the commercialization of this almond worldwide is its peasant flavor and its wide use as nut.

The process of shelling is a simple activity, where physical work is applied in the development, under strict norms of control.

In the international market the product is known as "Shelled Brazil Nut", and is commercialized in different qualities and types.

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The First Quality
are whole almonds, healthy and of uniform color; and the following types are produced, classified by size and weight:

Type "Large" no more that 100 seeds per lb.
Type "Medium" from 100 to 130 seeds per lb.
Type "Small" from 130 to 160 seeds per lb.
Type "Midget" from 160 to 180 seeds per lb.
Type "Tiny" more than 180 seeds per lb.

The second quality
is made by almonds that have become chipped by the process of shelling and conditioning, with no concern with the size of the seed.

The commercial name is "Chipped"

The third quality
involves the pieces; the ones that that have been broken during the process. The broken nut is cut for its best conservation, best homogenization of size and presentation. Regularly are produced the following types:

Type "Broken E" size: 1/3 to 2/3 of the seed
Type "Broken 5" size: less than 1/3 of the seed

LARGE MEDIUM MIDGET
TINY CHIPPED BROKEN E
BROKEN 5 SLICED CHOPPED
   
DICED

It is also possible to process special orders for specific needs, such as types "diced", "Chopped", "Sliced" etc. We adjust our process to the client's need.

The standardized unit of package for export is the box with 44 net pounds of product.

Once the classifying and final control of the almond is done, it is packed in aluminized bags type CORVAC, vacuum sealed and boxed. The most usual unit for deck load, is the container of 20 ft in which 800 boxes fit, giving a total of 35.00 lb. or 15.97 net TN of product.

The cardboard box has the dimensions: 460 mm x 375 mm x 195 mm.

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