What are Brazil nuts?
Nuts native to Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil in South America are called Brazil nuts. Brazil nut, also known as Brazil bean or abalone fruit, is a kind of nut native to Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil in South America, especially forming a large forest in the Amazon River basin. This nut belongs to tropical evergreen fruit trees. It is a big tree with a height of 20 to 45 meters. Its trunk is straight, its wood is excellent, its leaves are 35 to 40 cm long and 7.5 cm wide, and it is wavy, with a pointed top and a short handle. Brazil nuts are hemispherical, similar in size to almonds, with hard skins and few natural openings. When eating, it is best to smash walnuts with a small hammer or pecan pliers. The nuts are crisp and delicious, and the flavor and taste of nuts are rich.