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What is true about the macadamia nut?
hard shell
Is a macadamia nut a hard or soft shell?
hard. recomendation. try macadamia brittle ice cream.
What is an easier way to open a macadamia nut shell?
Specialised kitchen shops (such as Robin's Kitchen in Australia) sell macadamia nut crackers which are easy to use.
What is the hardest nut?
well, i think the strongest nut is the almond because of its tough hard shell.
What nut has a prickly outer shell?
The nut with the hardest shell is the macadamia nut. It is difficult to crack because the edible part is stuck to the inside of the shell.
How can you open the macadamia nuts to cook with them?
A macadamia nut is a very hard-shelled nut which is tasty either raw or roasted. Because it has such a hard shell, it requires either a macadamia nut cracker (available from a specialised kitchen store such as Robin's Kitchen), or a hammer. Hammers have a tendency to splatter the nut.
Is macadamia nut a legume?
No. The macadamia nut is not a legume.
Why aren't macadamia nuts sold in their shells?
The shell of the Macadamia nut is very tough and fibrous. It is extremely hard to crack without the aid of tools and machinery.
Does the macadamia nut shell contain toxins?
Macadamia nuts have an oil in them that has to be baked out before they can be eaten. The prep process of getting them ready to eat, therefore, means that the shells are removed.
What is the scientific name of the macadamia nut?
The scientific name of the Macadamia nut is Macadamia Intergrifolia, This scientific name pertains to the entire tree however, and not just the nut alone.
Is there a macadamia tree?
Yes. A macadamia nut is a very hard-shelled nut which grows on a tree that can grow quite large. The macadamia nut is also known as the "Queensland nut" or, in some area, "bauple nut" (pronounced "bopple").
What nut is Hawaii famous for?
The Macadamia nut.
