Technical Knowledge: Macadamia Seeds
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2020-06-12
Macadamia nuts, a high-value food source with 10% protein and 10% carbohydrates, are also currently more unsafe than trees. As mentioned above, macadamia nuts are generally not suitable for harvesting in harsh environments due to heat damage due to the nut being prone to mildew, swatches (including onion rings), early sprouting or excessive heat on moist soil in direct sunlight (eg rancidity). Warm, humid weather is prone to higher microbial loads from bacterial and fungal infections (Macadamia Nut Society 99 Congress #7, T Dommett). Especially the use of animal droppings or bird droppings (domestic animals or wild rodents) can contaminate harvest batches due to ground conditions. This is especially the case with mechanical harvesting.
Macadamia nuts, a high-value food source with 10% protein and 10% carbohydrates, are also currently more unsafe than trees. As mentioned above, macadamia nuts are generally not suitable for harvesting in harsh environments due to heat damage due to the nut being prone to mildew, swatches (including onion rings), early sprouting or excessive heat on moist soil in direct sunlight (eg rancidity). Warm, humid weather is prone to higher microbial loads from bacterial and fungal infections (Macadamia Nut Society 99 Congress #7, T Dommett). Especially the use of animal droppings or bird droppings (domestic animals or wild rodents) can contaminate harvest batches due to ground conditions. This is especially the case with mechanical harvesting.
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