September 4th is National Macadamia Nut Day #MacadamiaNutDay and I don’t know about you but all I can think of when someone mentions Macadamia Nuts is Macadamia Nut Cookies. What about you when it comes to Macadamia Nut Cookies and why.
National Macadamia Nut Day takes place on September 4th. Which is when were celebrating Australia’s underrated gem Macadamia Nuts. Australia is mostly known for its wildlife and beautiful landscapes, but Australia is also home to the glorious Macadamia Nut.
Did you know Macadamia Trees are native to Australia and are classified as a Tree type that consists of four species, each able to produce edible Nuts. For this reason, the Tree is now grown in different regions of the world, and the Macadamia Nut is also known as the Queensland Nut, the Maroochi Nut, and the Bauple Nut.
Rare as they are, Macadamia Nuts are highly sought after in the culinary world. When it comes to desirability, the most popular name on the list is the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie which is without a doubt one of the finest Cookies created, after the Chocolate Chip Cookie. If I was to have a Chocolate Chip Cookie I would like Nuts in my Chocolate Chip Cookies. What about you and why?
Macadamia Nut Trees were first discovered by native Aborigines in the rainforests of Australia, some 1,000 years ago. By textbook date, the Nut was introduced in Europe by Allan Cunningham in 1828, although at the time it had no name. Did you know it would take another 29 years for the Australian Nut to be named after Scottish-Australian chemist John Macadam.
In 1882, Macadamia Trees were planted in Hawaii to shield Sugar Cane from the wind, but the trees weren’t fully cultivated until 1888. The Nuts from the trees were an instant hit among the locals, leading to the establishment of the Nut industry.
National Macadamia Nut Day Activities
- Celebrations don’t get simpler than purchasing a container of roasted Macadamia Nuts and snack away or indulge in White Chocolate Macadamia Nuts.
- If you are looking for something more, Macadamia Nuts can be used in several ways including roasted, used for making Butter, Nut Milk, Cream, Oil, Nut Flour, and covered in Chocolate for a sweet kick. Take your time today and try as many as you can.
- Farmers in Australia work extremely hard to cultivate Macadamia and you should take the opportunity today to learn about the process from harvesting to manufacturing.
Nutty Facts About Macadamia Nuts
- A single Macadamia Tree produces Nuts for over 100 years.
- Did you know Macadamia Nuts are toxic to dogs?
- Macadamias are nut-ritious because they are rich in carbohydrates and proteins, and has a high iron, potassium, and calcium content.
- Macadamia Nut Oil is also found in cosmetics and other skincare products because of its Oxidative stability.
- The monounsaturated fats found in Macadamia Nuts boost the metabolism and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Why People Love National Macadamia Nut Day
- There is no diet that is not compatible with Nuts. Whether it is a Vegan diet, low-carb diet, or Keto, people will always benefit from a handful of Nuts.
- Australian Macadamia growers are proud of their native crop and work hard to produce it. We should applaud their efforts.
- Other than being tasty snacks on their own, Macadamia Nuts have become the Cherry on top in many savory and sweet dishes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
