Macadamia nut is the only major commercial food crop that is native to Australia. The oils in macadamia is rich in monounsaturated fat “good” type of fats, it’s been shown to significantly reduce blood serum cholesterol levels and helps maintain good levels of HDL “good fats” and decrease levels of LDL “bad fats”.
Macadamia does not contain any cholesterol, it does not contain trans fatty acids. Macadamias produce significant amounts of protein consisting of essential and non-essential amino acids. It tastes great eaten raw and dry roasted; and can be used to enhance flavours of many recipes. Macadamias are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients which are essential and beneficial to good health. Enjoy the wonderful flavour and texture of macadamia nuts.
