Maraca Agro Norte
CASTANHA DO PARÁ MARACA AGRO NORTE

A nutritional powerhouse from the Amazon premium Castanha do Pará for industry.

Wild-harvested Brazil nuts with an exceptional selenium profile, full traceability from extractive communities to your supply chain, consistent quality, and food safety.

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2027 40 t/year Shelled kernel export capacity

Rooted in the Forest

Castanha do Pará grows wild in the Amazon, harvested by extractive communities who have stewarded these forests for generations.

From Maraca, Amapá, we are building a traceable export supply for global B2B partners — whole kernels, broken grades, and custom specifications from community collection to export-ready packaging.

We are scaling for 2027. Register your interest now to secure allocation, specifications, and full traceability for your market.

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The most nutrient-dense nut

Nutritional profile

A unique nutritional signature

Castanha do Pará stands out for its lipid-rich profile, high magnesium, copper, and vitamin E — and above all, its exceptional selenium content.

The Selenium Advantage

1–2 Brazil nuts provide ~100% of your daily selenium requirement

Selenium content varies by origin and nut size.

  • Protection against oxidative stress
  • Function of antioxidant enzymes
  • Thyroid hormone metabolism
  • Normal immune system function

Nutritional power — consume in moderation

Macro profile

~66 g Lipids / 100 g

Energy-dense, rich lipid profile

14–15% Protein

Plant-based protein ingredient

7–8 g Fiber / 100 g

Plus bioactive compounds

High Vitamin E

Natural antioxidants

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Fatty acid profile

~75% Unsaturated fatty acids

Major share of the lipid profile

~30–40% Oleic acid (omega-9)

Monounsaturated fatty acid

~35–45% Linoleic acid (omega-6)

Polyunsaturated fatty acid

~25% Saturated fats

Also present in the overall profile

Mineral matrix

Mg Magnesium

Muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism

Cu Copper

Iron metabolism, nervous system, cell protection

P Phosphorus

Bones, teeth, and energy metabolism

Also provides meaningful amounts of zinc, manganese, and potassium.

Nutrition at a glance

Nutrition facts label with Brazil nuts

Per 20 g serving (~5 nuts): 130 kcal, 13 g fat, 3 g protein, 2 g fiber. Selenium ~70% DV, magnesium ~18% DV — a concentrated profile that supports premium positioning on your labels.

B2B Quality & Grades

Whole kernels, broken grades, and custom specifications for processors, brands, and distributors. Every batch is traceable from community collection points to export-ready packaging, with quality control aligned to your export specifications.

Industrial applications

Premium shelled nuts, virgin oil, defatted flour — and derived products for food, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals.

Food industry (incl. oil)

Premium shelled nuts. Virgin Brazil nut oil. Defatted flour from pressing.

Cosmetics

Cosmetic products based on Brazil nut oil.

Pharmaceutical & nutraceutical

Supplements, active ingredients, and formulations leveraging selenium and bioactive compounds.

Living Forest Economy

Brazil nut harvest keeps the forest standing. We invest in practices that protect biodiversity and strengthen the communities whose livelihoods depend on a healthy Amazon.

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