Tag: Expensive nuts

Did you know that the world's largest seed, the Coco de Mer, is also arguably the rarest nut? While many people think of expensive macadamias, this giant, protected nut from the Seychelles takes the title of what is the rarest nut due to its strict regulations and limited habitat.

Native to the rainforests of Australia, macadamia nuts were a treasured delicacy for Indigenous Australians for thousands of years. What is so special about macadamia nuts, however, extends beyond their origins to their exceptional taste, unique nutritional profile, and rarity.

Approximately 0.2% to 0.5% of people in the United States have a hazelnut allergy, one of the most prevalent tree nut allergies, which is a major factor limiting consumption. Beyond allergies, there are several other practical and preference-based reasons why many people don't eat hazelnuts as frequently as other nuts. From high prices to taste fatigue, the factors are more complex than they seem at first glance.