I love the taste of these Baru nuts-- unique and satisfying, and very crunchy. So crunchy, in fact, that I am extra careful when chewing so I don't crack a tooth. Do chew gently. If you enjoy the flavor and texture of nuts, you should like these. The dark skin is not bitter and does not get in the way-- just eat it. These are also recommended by Dr. Gundry, for anyone on the Plant Paradox diet.

This is a seed that I recently discovered while traveling in Brazil. I never imagined I would be able to find them here in the States, but Nuts.com came through for me (again! see my review on the Peanut Crunch). These are from trees that are native to the cerrado (savannah) in Brazil and are technically seeds, not nuts, so they technically would not be a problem for people with tree nut allergies. The only caveat to that is that they could be processed on equipment that touches tree nuts, so it pays to be cautious. They are high in protein, iron, zinc, magnesium and fiber. At first glance, with their dark skin, they look burned, but they aren't. That is the natural color of the skin of the seed. They are a bit on the hard side, and do have a slightly peanut flavor, although I kind of pick up more of a sunflower seed/almond flavor. I'm glad I can get them here, and know that eating them is also contributing to the preservation of these trees in the areas where they grow naturally.