Para nuts have similar health benefits to other types of nuts. However, they are exceptional in one respect. The recommended daily allowance of selenium in ...Read more
Para nuts have similar health benefits to other types of nuts. However, they are exceptional in one respect. The recommended daily allowance of selenium in 100 grams of steam nuts is 3485% covered!Selenium performs important antioxidant functions, preventing arterial corrosion, cirrhosis of the liver, lung, breast and liver cancer. However, care must be taken against overdose.
Brazil is the home of the para nut, but these exceptionally tall and robust trees with a long life span also grow in Bolivia and Peru. Experts recommend consuming no more than two to three para nuts a day, along with other nuts. Although they are caloric, consume them instead of sources of "empty" calories.
| per 100g | |
| Energy | 2950kJ/705kcal |
| Protein | 14,2g |
| Carbohydrates / of which sugars | 10.5g / 2.4g |
| Fats / of which saturated | 67.2g / 16.3g |
| Fibre | 5,9g |
| Salt | 0g |
Country of origin: Brazil
