types of macadamia nuts

When it comes to macadamia nuts, their unique flavour, texture, and health benefits have made them a favourite worldwide. However, these nuts come in different forms and understanding the differences between the types can help you choose the right one for your needs. Today, we’re focusing on two popular options: macadamia dry nut-in-shell and macadamia raw kernels.

Macadamia Dry Nut-in-Shell

Macadamia dry nut-in-shell is the purest form of macadamia nuts, encapsulated in its natural, hard shell that preserves its freshness and nutrients. Valley Macadamia Group takes great care in processing these nuts to ensure they retain their quality from farm to table.

Processing Highlights:

• Sorting: The nuts are sorted by diameter and cultivar, such as Beaumont, Hybrid, Integrifolia, or Tetrofilia, to ensure consistency in size and quality.
• Drying: The nuts are carefully dried to a moisture content of 1.5% – 2%, which is to maintain freshness and taste.
• Grading: After drying, the nuts are graded into three categories based on size, ensuring that customers receive a uniform product.
• Packaging: The nuts are packed into durable 25kg polyprop woven bags, colour-coded, and labelled by cultivar for easy identification.
• Export Preparation: For international shipping, the nuts are packed in 40ft, 25-ton containers, lined with brown paper to protect the bags and seal them in freshness.

Why Choose Dry Nut-in-Shell?
Dry nut-in-shell macadamias offer a premium product that appeals to customers who enjoy the freshness and experience of cracking open their own nuts. Perfect for long-term storage, the natural shell provides a protective barrier, ensuring extended shelf life and preserved quality. These macadamia nuts deliver a versatile, high-quality product that adds value to your inventory and satisfies a wide range of preferences.

Macadamia Raw Kernels

For those who prefer convenience without compromising on quality, macadamia raw kernels are the perfect choice. These macadamia nuts are carefully processed to preserve their delicate flavour and creamy texture, making them an excellent ingredient for a variety of culinary needs.

Processing Highlights:

• Grading: Each kernel undergoes multiple grading inspections to ensure only the best make it to the final product. The kernels are categorised into styles based on their size and shape, ranging from whole nuts to smaller pieces suitable for baking.
• Packaging: The kernels are vacuum-sealed in 11.34kg (25 lbs) liners, and flushed with Food Fresh Nitrogen Gas to ensure the freshness and quality taste is preserved.

Macadamia Kernel Styles:

• Style 0: 95% whole nuts, >20mm, ideal for high-quality snacks.
• Style 1: 90% whole nuts, 16mm – 21mm, perfect for snacking or chocolate coating.
• Style 1S: 95% whole nuts, 13mm – 17mm, best for chocolate coatings.
• Style 2: 50% whole nuts, 13mm – 15mm, great for snacks and confectionery.
• Style 4L: 80% halves, >15mm, used for snacks.
• Style 4: 50% halves, 10mm – 15mm, versatile for baking and snacks.
• Style 5: 80% chips and pieces, 9mm – 12mm, ideal for baking.
• Style 6: 80% chips and pieces, 5mm – 9mm, suitable for confectionery, baking, and ice cream.

Why Choose Macadamia Raw Kernels?
Macadamia kernels are a premium product that caters to a wide range of culinary needs, making them an attractive option for retailers. From high-end restaurants to home kitchens, these versatile kernels can be marketed as an upscale ingredient for snacking, baking, and cooking. Stocking macadamia raw kernels adds value to your inventory, meeting the demand for quality, luxury ingredients in both domestic and international markets.

Whether you prefer the natural integrity of dry nut-in-shell macadamias or the convenience and versatility of macadamia raw kernels, Valley Macadamia Group offers a range of products that cater to every need (contact us to learn more). With our commitment to quality and innovation, you can trust that you’re getting the best macadamia nuts on the market. For more information or to place an order, get in touch with Valley Macadamia Group!