Its crispy texture, excellent nutritional value, and great benefits make it a "king of dried fruits."However, when it comes to fat content and calories, macadamia nuts are also among the top in dried fruits, so those who want to lose weight by eating macadamia nuts can only "take a detour."However, macadamia nuts are undeniably delicious; they have a unique milky flavor that is not greasy, and their crispy texture makes them a great dried fruit snack.

Are macadamia nuts delicious?

The outer skin of macadamia nuts is green, the inner shell is very hard and brown, the kernel is milky white. The macadamia nuts we usually buy on the market are usually peeled or pure kernel.Macadamia nuts are rich in nutrients, containing 8 essential amino acids, and also rich in minerals and vitamins needed by the human body.

Macadamia nuts have hard shells and crispy kernels, with a unique milky flavor, excellent texture, and are known as "Queen of Dried Fruits" and "King of World Nuts."The milky flavor of macadamia nuts is not greasy, but very fragrant, and the aroma lingers in the mouth after eating, making you want to eat more.However, eating too much is not good, because macadamia nuts contain a lot of oil, so it is recommended to eat 3 to 5 nuts per day.

The growing environment of macadamia nuts

Although its name is macadamia nut, its origin is actually in Australia.

Macadamia nuts grow in places with temperatures of 15-30℃, and are suitable for growing in fertile, loose, well-drained soil.The root system of macadamia nuts is shallow, so it has weak wind resistance. If the temperature is below 10℃ or above 30℃, it is not conducive to its growth. If it exceeds 40℃, macadamia nuts cannot grow and survive.In addition, macadamia nuts grow well in areas with an annual rainfall of 1000-2000 mm.

The main producing areas are the eastern coast of Australia, New Caledonia, and the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Now, macadamia nuts are also grown in southern China and Taiwan.

The calories of macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts have the second highest calorie content among nuts, with 718 calories per 100 grams, and 74 grams of fat. It is clear that the calorie and fat content of macadamia nuts are very high, so if you want to use macadamia nuts as a slimming food, you can only "take a detour."

However, macadamia nuts are a very nutritious and healthy food.They contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, which can effectively regulatebloodpressure and cholesterol, prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and are very suitable for the elderly and people with poor cholesterol.In terms of cancer prevention, macadamia nuts also have wonderful effects, especially in preventing breast cancer, colon cancer, and stomach cancer, with significant therapeutic effects.In addition, macadamia nuts also promote intestinal motility, promote the excretion of toxins in the body, prevent constipation, and have beautifying and anti-aging effects.

How to choose macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts sold in the market all have hard brown shells. How can we choose high-quality macadamia nuts under the hard shell?

The following teaches you how to choose macadamia nuts: 1. Choose macadamia nuts with large size, because the larger the size, the longer the growth period, and the more nutrients it contains.2. Choose plump fruits.The macadamia nuts sold in the market have already had a crack. By observing the fruits through the cracks, you can choose macadamia nuts with delicate texture and strong aroma.3. Choose with hard and brown shells. If the shells are dark or gray, it means they are not fresh.4. Choose with longer openings, which makes it easier to peel.5. Smell the aroma. If there is an abnormal odor, do not buy or eat.