BARU NUTS, ROASTED, SALTED (BARUKA NUTS)

Yupik’s baru nuts, also called baruka nuts, are grown in a savanna ecoregion of Brazil, you’ll be surprised to find out just how much of a punch these nuts can pack. They have caught the attention of superfood lovers everywhere due to their nutritional properties.

HEALTH BENEFITS

- Very high in fiber

- High in magnesium

- Source of calcium

- Source of iron

- Source of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

CULINARY TWIST

For added texture and flavour, add Baru nuts to your homemade granola, trail mix, cookies, bars, muffins, salads and more! If you are a fan of smoothies, incorporate them into your favourite mix for a healthy dose of plant-based protein!

DID YOU KNOW?

Baru nuts, also referred to as Baru almonds, are actually seeds. They grow in the wild and are only picked once the fruit falls from the tree. The nuts themselves can only be found on the inside of these fruits. They represent only 5% of the fruit, the rest is all flesh! The nut itself can be eaten with or without the skin.

STORAGE TIPS

Store Baru nuts in a cool and dry place.