Brazil nuts

Name: Brazil nuts
Brand: Tesco

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Tesco Plc

Category Nuts

Summary

Brazil nuts are a minimally processed whole food, typically just shelled, which preserves their natural nutrients. They are an excellent source of selenium, a mineral essential for thyroid function and antioxidant defense. The lack of additives or harmful ingredients contributes to their high health rating.

Key ingredients 1

Brazil Nut

Very Good

Brazil nuts are a rich source of selenium, a mineral essential for thyroid function and antioxidant defense. They are minimally processed, typically just shelled, which preserves their natural nutrients. Compared to other nuts, they offer a unique nutrient profile with high selenium content.

Risks

Excessive consumption can lead to selenium toxicity, so moderation is advised.

Benefits

High in healthy fats, protein, and selenium, supporting heart health and immune function.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Brazil nuts healthy?

Brazil nuts scores 98/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Brazil nuts are a minimally processed whole food, typically just shelled, which preserves their natural nutrients.

How processed is Brazil nuts?

Brazil nuts is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Brazil nuts' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brazil Nut counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.