Pacific coast Macadamias
Pacific Coast Macadamias is the name of a small tree orchard in Whanarua Bay, Eastern Bay of Plenty. We grow process and sell macadamia nuts.
MACADAMIAS ARE GOOD FOR YOU
In recent years health professionals have become increasely aware of the value of tree nuts in the diet, as a defence against disease and in improving well being. Macadamia nuts in particular have been shown to lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per100g kernel).
Energy: 3080kJ
Protein: 9.2g
Fat: 74.0g ( monounsaturates:60g, polyunsaturates:4.0g, saturates:10g)
Ash (minerals):1.3g
Carbohydrates:7.9g (sugars:4.6g)
Dietary fibre: 6.4g
Cholesterol: nil
Calcium: 64mg
Potassium: 410mg
Other Minerals:, phosphorus 200mg, magnesium 300mg . Smaller amounts of sodium, selenium,iron, manganese copper and zinc are present. Human bodies need a supply of all of these. Selenium has an active role in cancer remission.
Phytochemicals
This important group of chemicals made in living plants and present in trace amounts have a role in maintaining health. Antioxidants, the main class of these found in macadamias, are scavengers of free radicals and protect living organisms from the damage and degeneration that cancer and cardiovascular diseases bring.
Pacific Coast Macadamias is the name of a small tree orchard in Whanarua Bay, Eastern Bay of Plenty. We grow process and sell macadamia nuts.
