The hard-shelled nut of the Macadamia ternifolia, or the delicious edible nut without its shell; large quantities are produced in Hawaii and sold commercially.
Also known as the Queensland nut, the macadamia is a fleshy white nut with a coconut-like flavor. In Asia, it is used in savory soups and stews. In the US, the macadamia is used mostly in sweets. It has an extremely high fat content. Back to the top
Macadamia Nut Oil: Rich emollient oil containing similar properties as skinâ€(tm)s natural sebum.
small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts
nutlike seed with sweet and crisp white meat
A small, round, brown nut with a buttery, slightly sweet flavor and a high fat content. Used in a variety of dishes. Also known as "bush nut."
a round, costly, and delicious nut sold shelled and bottled. It is the fruit of a subtropical evergreen native to Australia but most that reach the market come from Hawaii (also grown in California). Seeds were brought to Hawaii in 1880, and the nuts first were offered on the market in the 1930's.
