Our Brazil Nuts are:
- Certified Organic
- Sprouted
- Grown in Brazil or Bolivia
- A great source of selenium
- Full of magnesium, zinc, calcium, vitamin E, and select B vitamins
- We recommend refrigerating your Brazil Nuts at all times for optimal freshness and taste.
Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium, an essential mineral that supports vital bodily functions and daily cellular health. They also provide a natural source of healthy fats and plant-based protein. They are sure to make your body smile!
Why Soak (Sprout)?
Sprouting nuts is very similar to the process they would naturally undergo. When a nut falls from a tree in autumn, it rests on the ground until spring, when it begins to germinate and grow.
Sprouting (also known as activating) naturally breaks down the plant's protective enzyme inhibitors and tannins, which exist in nature to keep the seed dormant until it is ready to grow.
This traditional activation process noticeably transforms a normally dense nut into a much lighter, crunchier snack that is easier on the digestive system. By allowing the nut to begin its natural growth cycle, sprouting unlocks its full culinary potential and releases a clean, vibrant source of plant-based energy.
All our sprouted nuts/seeds are soaked in water from a pristine, naturally alkaline deep well in Maine (not city water!).
We choose gentle dehydration over traditional high-heat roasting to actively protect the natural oils in our nuts from going rancid. Because delicate polyunsaturated fats can be sensitive to intense heat, our low-temperature drying process ensures that these beneficial, healthy fats remain completely intact and beautifully preserved.
