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The Qualities of the Macadamia Nut

Macadamia nuts are very healthy
They are recommended by nutrition experts as cholesterol-free replacements of other fatty foods. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, that out body needs for countless metabolic processes. Macadamia nuts have the highest content of unsaturated fatty acids of all nuts. Their content of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and different vitamins is also beneficial for health. In order for the macadamiafans nuts to retain their healthy naturalness, they are neither roasted nor salted. The precious oil of the macadamia nuts is ideal for fresh salads of all kinds and is valued by gourmets.

In addition to its exquisite taste, it is very useful:
Great source of income for the small-scale farmers
A macadamia tree can be maintained with very little effort und produces a constant harvest yield over many centuries. For this reason, it is called the “retirement tree” by the farmers.
Ideal for ecologically sustainable agriculture
With its thick leaves, the macadamia tree provides shade and protects from evaporation. Its dense system of roots prevents erosion and binds water to the surface. In this way, the tree also helps small-scale farmers promote the surrounding crops like coffee, bananas and vegetables.