Macadamia is the nut with hardest shell. Its producers also assess it as the most expensive walnut in the world!
The nut contains a very high amount of fatty acids which reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol in blood. This is healthy for heart, memory and appearance because of the content of B group vitamins and nicotinic acid, as well as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, selenium, iron and calcium.
Macadamia oil contains approximately 22% omega-7 palmitic acid, with a well expressed antioxidant effect. Specialists claim that it plays a key role in reducing the aging process of the cell.
Nutrition value:
Nutrition facts | for 100 g. |
Energy | 718 Kcal |
3008 kJ | |
Fats, | 76 g |
of which saturates | 12 g |
Carbohydrate, | 14 g |
of which sugars | 5 g |
Protein | 8 g |
Fibres | 9 g |
Sodium | 0.005 g |
Macadamia is contained in following NICS varieties: