What is a Brazil nut classified as? Understanding the Botanical Seed vs. Culinary Nut
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While commonly called a nut and sold alongside other tree nuts, the Brazil nut is actually classified as a seed from the large, woody fruit of the *Bertholletia excelsa* tree. This botanical distinction from a true nut is a key fact for both food enthusiasts and botanists, highlighting the difference between scientific classification and common culinary naming.
