Tag: Macadamias

Macadamia nuts are poisonous to dogs. Dogs will readily eat the plain nuts, salted nuts, nuts in baked goods and those covered in chocolate or candy. Many nut containing products also contain the sweetener xylitol, chocolate and grape products (sultanas and raisins) that are also poisonous to dogs. What happens when dogs eat macadamia nuts? […]

How many macadamias is it healthy to eat? A healthy handful of macadamias is about 30g or 15 whole nuts. We should all strive to eat at least one healthy handful per day. But there’s no reason why you can’t eat more. Is it OK to eat macadamia nuts everyday? People who are not allergic […]

southern Queensland. Native to Australia, macadamia trees are only found naturally in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. The Hawaiian macadamia industry was grown from one cultivar from Australia that was repeatedly cloned. Where can macadamia nuts be found in Australia? Production of macadamia nuts in Australia is centred in northern New South Wales […]

Australia. A majority of the world’s cultivated macadamias are grown in Hawaii, but the crunchy, creamy nuts are in fact indigenous to Australia. What country grows the most macadamia nuts? South AfricaSouth Africa has been the world’s largest producer of the macadamia since the 2010s. Why do macadamia nuts only grow in Hawaii? The Hawaiian […]

To recap, macadamias are ready to harvest when: They reach about 1 inch in diameter. Green husks begin to turn brown, shrink, and split. Split husks show brown edges. Brown shells are visible inside split husks. Husks feel dry to the touch, not tacky. “Self-harvesting” fruit begins to fall to the ground. Can you eat […]

Macadamia is not a fast cropping plant, but it will be worth the wait, producing nuts in 5–10 years, with full production expected in 15–20 years. Are macadamia nuts hard to grow? Growing macadamia nuts from seed is not difficult but you will find the resulting trees to be variable. They may not produce fruit […]

The rich flavor of macadamia nuts makes them great to use in desserts, particularly pie crusts and cookie dough. Macadamia nuts can also be used to complement bitter foods, and are sometimes used to create alternative ingredients for baking and cooking. What can macadamia nuts be used for? Here’s 10 suggestions to make the most […]

Macadamia nuts have a rich, buttery flavor. Roasting or salting the nuts draws out their natural, subtle sweetness and creamy texture. Because the nuts are grown in tropical climates, their flavor profile pairs well with lemon, coffee, and coconut. Do macadamia nuts taste like hazelnuts? The most noticeable differences between Macadamia nuts and hazelnuts are […]

Macadamias have become increasingly popular because of their high fat content. With 20.9 grams of fat per pound, they contain more fat than any other nuts, which is why people used to think macadamia nuts were unhealthy. Why macadamia nuts are so expensive? One of the main reasons that macadamia nuts are expensive is because […]

The Steinhardt Family. The Steinhardt family has been growing crops including pumpkin, tomatoes and zucchinis near Bundaberg, Queensland since 1957. In 2002, they established Macadamias Australia and spent the next three years planting 128,000 macadamia trees. Which country is the largest producer of macadamia nuts? AustraliaToday the largest producers of macadamia nuts are Australia and […]

If you ever felt gassy or bloated after eating nuts, you’re not alone. It’s a common side effect, thanks to compounds in nuts called phytates and tannins, which make them difficult to digest. And eating too much fat, which is found abundantly in nuts, in a short period of time can lead to diarrhea, says […]