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Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for dried macadamia kernels (bulk storage). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Dried kernels must be protected from moisture and oxygen (moisture-impervious, vacuum or nitrogen-flushed packaging), because moisture gain destroys crispness and shelf-life and oxygen exposure causes rancidity. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Macadamia nuts are a rich source of nutrients, here are the nutrition facts for a 100 gram serving of macadamia nuts. They contain 21 grams of fat, primarily monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and 7.9 grams of carbohydrates. The fibre content is 8.6 grams, and the net carbohydrate content is around 8 grams of which 4.6 grams is natural sugars. They also are a source of several B vitamins, vitamin E and minerals. The potassium content is 368 milligrams and they also contain around 201 milligrams of phosphorus, 123 milligrams of magnesium, 0.9 milligrams of copper and 1.2 milligrams of manganese. They also contain smaller amounts of iron, zinc, calcium and other minerals. Macadamia nuts are relatively low in protein with a protein content of around 7.9 grams per 100 grams.