Macadamia nuts (Macadamia ternifolia)
Australia is the home of the macadamia nut, but today it is cultivated in many countries, particularly Hawaii and African countries. The macadamia is a member of the protea family (Proteaceae) and the stones it produces are known for their very hard shells. Macadamias have a very high oil content (73,7%) and they make a superb, snow-white cream or milk if blended in water. The high-fat content also makes macadamia nuts ideally suited for making nut butters. Moreover, macadamia nuts are rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and vitamins.