What is the history of Brazil nuts?

Answer 1

For centuries, Brazil nut trees have grown wild in the Amazon forest of South America. Many indigenous tribes, like the Yanomami, used the nuts as food, and the oil and husks for a variety of other purposes. Portuguese and Spanish explorers introduced Brazil nuts to Europe in the 16th century, and used the nuts for expeditionary rations. The Spanish called them "almendras de los Andes" - almonds of the Andes.