How Much Fibre Do Nuts Contain?

Looking to add more fibre to your day? You’re not alone! The concept of ‘fibremaxxing’ has gained huge traction. But despite the recent enthusiasm, most Australians fall well short of their daily fibre needs. Along with other plant-based foods, like ...

Can Brazil nuts help with thyroid function?

Brazil nuts Brazil nuts are the richest natural source of selenium, a mineral that is critical for thyroid function. Because your thyroid contains the highest concentration of selenium of any organ in the body, including these nuts in your diet can s...

How to Identify Quality Cocoa Beans in Your Chocolate

VISUAL INDICATORS High-quality cocoa beans, even after processing into chocolate, leave telltale signs: Rich, deep color without gray bloom Smooth texture when properly tempered Clean snap when breaking chocolate bars Absence of white spots or streak...

Cocoa Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate'S Foundation

WHAT ARE COCOA BEANS AND WHY THEY MATTER FOR PREMIUM CHOCOLATE Cocoa beans serve as the fundamental ingredient in all chocolate products, from the simplest dark chocolate bar to the most elaborate confections. These precious seeds come from the cacao...

Interesting Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Nuts

1. Cashews grow from a Cashew Apple This first one blew my mind; the pictures below show how you would find cashews in the wild growing under a fleshy pear-shaped "apple" fruit inside an outer shell. The nut must be picked from the fruit and then rem...

Sweet and Nutty Dessert Recipes—Cherry Nut Mudslides

Here is the chocolate lovers' cookie: a deeply rich, moist cookie speckled with hazelnuts, pistachios and dried cherries. Ingredients 1X ½ cup hazelnuts 2 pounds bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped) 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate (finely chopped)...

The No. 1 Nut in America, According to New Data

KEY POINTS ● Cashews are America’s favorite snacking nut, with 43% of overall respondents — and 51% of Boomers — naming them as their top choice. ● Gen Z and Millennials lean toward peanuts (42%) and show greater interest in hazelnuts, pistachios,...

Edible Nuts Market Forecast: Global Revenue to Reach USD 236.1 Billion by 2036, Says Future Market Insights

Almonds lead product demand, store-based retailing retains dominance, and value-added formats reshape buying patterns across retail and foodservice NEWARK, Del., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Market Insights (FMI) indicates the global edible ...

People Who Ate Pecans Regularly Showed Improvements in Total Cholesterol Levels

A simple handful of pecans each day could deliver heart-health benefits, a new study found. The research, done by the Illinois Institute of Technology and published in the journal Nutrients, analyzed more than 20 years of studies exploring how pecans...

Pistachios: Exports to Gulf States Hit by War

FRESNO. As the Shipment Report for March issued by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios shows monthly shipments were not too impressive. Exports to the Gulf States have taken a hit. California will profit from the disruptions caused by the war...

Nuts and Lower Cancer Risk

From A to W – almonds to walnuts – there are a lot of nuts out there to enjoy and all can play a role in a cancer-protective diet. AICR research finds there is not enough evidence to show that nuts by themselves lower cancer risk. Yet emerging studie...

Australian Almond Industry Eyes Asia Expansion

China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia are priority markets in industry’s new strategic push to drive export growth Australia’s annual production is set to reach 130,000 tonnes Australian almond growers look set to benefit from a renewed industry focus...