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Clinical research undertaken at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and published by The American Society for Nutritional Sciences indicates that daily consumption of macadamias may have a beneficial effect in reducing cholesterol and decreasing the risk of heart disease.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/reprint/133/4/1060.

Macadamias have the highest percentage of monounsaturated fats of any tree nuts and also contain antioxidants in the form of Omega 3 that are noted to be beneficial to health. As with all tree nuts they contain no cholesterol.

Contrary to popular belief consumption of tree nuts is not fattening. The following mechanisms are cited in favour of the health aspects of tree nuts:

1. Absorption of tree nuts may be incomplete, so that part of their fat content might not be absorbed by the human body and would instead be excreted.

2. Tree nut consumption may have a certain satiating effect, so leading to a reduction in the consumption of other foods and helping to control total energy ingestion.

3. Though it is not proved, an adaptation of the metabolism may take place, so that energy consumption may be more efficient and the body may be able to burn more energy, so avoiding an accumulation of body fat.

Source: http://www.nucis.org/fsipes_eng.htm

Other sources of information on the health benefits of tree nuts can be found at the following websites:

http://www.nuthealth.org
http://www.nutsforlife.com.au
http://www.nucis.org/index_eng.htm
http://macadamias.org/index.php?p=7
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Nuts+to+you!+Good+for+your+heart%2c+but+watch+your+waistline-a0138223967
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Nutty+Nutrition-a065130420

Nutritional Values

Macadamia Kernels

Australian macadamia kernel is high in nutritional value. The natural oil content is primarily mono-unsaturated, which makes macadamies a favoured food with dieticians. More importantly, macadamias contain no cholesterol: a significant benefit to persons at risk of disease.

Approximate Composition

Varietal and seasonal conditions can cause variations in the above values.

Mono Unsaturated Fat Content

Macadamia Oil

Macadamia Oil - The "No Cholesteroil"

Australian Macadamia Oil is a high quality, 100% PURE Virgin Oil obtained from the kernel of the world's most delicious nuts, grown and processed in their native area of Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland.

Through the cold pressing process Australian Macadamia Oil retains its unique flavour and aroma making it an ideal ingredient for salad dressings and sauteed foods. Because it is 85% monounsaturated and contains NO CHOLESTEROL it is a healthy alternative to other cooking oils.

Australian Macadamia Oil also contains high levels of palmitoleic acid and it has been pharmaceutically approved for use in cosmetics and skin preparations.

Colour: Pale amber, darkens on prolonged exposure to light.
Odour: Slight, mildly nutty.
Viscosity: Low.

Note: Specifications are subject to change periodically. Up-do-date specifications are available on request.