The difference between hazelnuts and macadamia nuts

In our daily life, many people like to eat nuts. Among nuts, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts have the hardest shells. Hazelnuts are a kind of wild fruit that grows in many deep mountains, while macadamia nuts are an alien species that only grows in Taiwan and Fujian in my country. Therefore, many people can't tell the difference between hazelnuts and macadamia nuts when eating them. So, what are the differences between hazelnuts and macadamia nuts?

1Species differences between hazelnuts and macadamia nuts

Hazelnut: Hazelnut belongs to the genus Corylus of the family Corylus and is a woody oil-bearing tree species. It is mainly distributed in the vast mountainous areas of Northeast and North China in my country. It is sold as a mountain product by local people. There are currently no specially planted hazelnut gardens.

Macadamia nut: Macadamia nut, scientifically known as macadamia, is a tree nut native to Australia. It is an evergreen tree and a dicotyledonous plant. It is now cultivated in Guangdong, Yunnan, Taiwan and other regions in my country. It is a tropical nut and its planting area is limited.

2The difference in appearance between hazelnuts and macadamia nuts

Hazelnut: Hazelnut looks a bit like a chestnut. The shell is relatively hard and not easy to break. The fruit is relatively far away and the kernel inside is also round. Hazelnut has a distinct stalk.

Macadamia nuts: Like walnuts, macadamia nuts are hard seeds inside the fruit, and there is a layer of flesh outside. Therefore, macadamia nuts have no obvious stem, and the macadamia nut shell is very hard, not easy to break, and is round.

Macadamia nuts

3. Differences in ingredients between hazelnuts and macadamia nuts

Hazelnut: Hazelnut is rich in oil, with the oil content as high as about 60%. It also contains high protein, with the protein content accounting for 22%. Therefore, hazelnut has a light fat aroma, which can stimulate appetite and is called the "king of nuts".

Macadamia nuts: Macadamia nuts have a higher oil content, between 70% and 80%. They have a rich creamy aroma when peeled. They are currently the best quality edible nuts in the world and are known as the "Queen of Dried Fruits".

hazelnut

4The difference between the effects of hazelnuts and macadamia nuts

Hazelnut: As the "king of nuts", hazelnut is mainly used to be processed into high-end nuts. It is a high-end health food with high economic value.

Macadamia nut: Macadamia nut oil is the best health oil. The various nutrients it contains have a very high digestion and absorption rate in the human body, and it is the most easily absorbed oil in the gastrointestinal tract. Macadamia oil has the function of reducing stomach acid and preventing gastritis and duodenal ulcers. The main function of macadamia nuts is to regulate blood lipids and improve intelligence. They are very suitable as a nourishing food for the elderly or people with poor blood lipids.