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If you’re eco-conscious, you’re probably aware of the environmental impact of nuts. You may have heard that some popular tree nuts, such as almonds, cashews, and pistachios, are very water-intensive. But how sustainable is the macadamia nut tree? Let’s take a look at a few reasons why macadamia orchards are generally good for our environment. The Macadamia Tree’s Ability To Optimize Water Usage The macadamia tree is an incredibly resilient plant that can adapt very well to changing climate conditions, including drought. The feature that lets the macadamia tree do so is due to its internal water regulation system. The...

There are few snacks more delicious than roasted macadamia nuts. While you’re enjoying munching on them, have you ever wondered what exactly the roasting process is like? Or how it might affect the macadamia nut’s nutrition? Keep reading to find out, plus learn where you can buy the best roasted macadamia nuts in Hawaii! How Are Macadamia Nuts Usually Roasted? While having raw macadamia nuts is great, roasting macadamias can greatly enhance their rich, buttery flavor. Unless you are adding raw macadamia nuts to a recipe, you probably want to buy roasted macadamia nuts.     Harvested nuts need to...

If you’re a lover of nuts, you’ve likely tried peanut butter and almond butter. But did you know that you can make macadamia nut butter too? Macadamia nuts (or mac nuts for short) are incredibly versatile and can even be used to make macadamia milk! Keep reading to learn how to make your own and add macadamia nuts to your daily diet. The Anatomy of a Raw Macadamia Nut Macadamia nuts are kernels contained in a hard shell and green outer husk which is removed during the harvesting process. Mac nuts have some of the hardest to crack shells of...