Brazil Nuts

The largest nut in the shop and the most nutritionally concentrated thing we sell. Brazil nuts are extraordinarily high in selenium — a single nut can exceed a full day's requirement, which is genuinely unusual among foods.

That potency is worth knowing about. Selenium supports thyroid function and antioxidant defense, but it's one of the few nutrients where more is not better. Two or three a day is a sensible ceiling!

Flavor-wise they're mild, creamy, and faintly sweet, with a texture closer to a coconut than a cashew. Roasting deepens them considerably. They're excellent chopped over a salad or eaten on their own!

Dry roasted fresh in Downtown Frederick!