Brazil nuts are harvested like a giant coconut and weigh up to 5 lbs. They take about 15 months to develop.
Store shelled Brazil nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to one month.
Freeze-shelled nuts for up to one year.
Sodium free; excellent source of magnesium, copper, selenium and phosphorous; good source of manganese, vitamin E and thiamin (vitamin B1).