Some nuts are modest... macadamia doesn’t really do that. Round, creamy, and quite rich in flavor. The kind of nut where a small piece is often enough to get your parrot’s full attention.
These raw, unsalted, shelled macadamia nuts are ready to serve. Break off a small piece for a training session, hide some during foraging, or offer a piece by hand when your parrot is ready for something special.
Small piece... big enthusiasm
Macadamia has a soft, almost buttery texture that’s very different from the firm bite of, for example, an almond or hazelnut. That difference is exactly what makes this nut an interesting addition to a varied parrot diet.
And because a macadamia nut is quite large and energy-dense, a parrot really doesn’t need to be given a whole nut right away. A small piece can be quite enough. Handy for training... and much kinder to your stash when your bird decides that macadamia is the only acceptable currency from now on.
What’s naturally in macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts are naturally very high in fat. Most of it consists of monounsaturated fatty acids. They also naturally contain protein, fiber, vitamin B1, and various minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
With over 76 grams of fat per 100 grams, macadamia nuts are very energy-dense. That makes them best suited for mindful use in small quantities... not as something that goes into the food bowl without limit.
Pure offering
Our shelled macadamia nuts are raw, unsalted, and unbleached. No salt, coating, or oil is added. You simply get 100% macadamia nuts for human consumption.
And since they're suitable for human consumption, you can certainly share one every now and then. A piece for your parrot... and one for yourself. Though it's probably wise not to let the one with the beak decide how to divide them.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
Energy 3103 kJ / 753 kcal | Fat 76.1 g | Of which saturated 11.9 g | Monounsaturated 58.9 g | Polyunsaturated 1.5 g | Carbohydrates 5.4 g | Of which sugars 4.1 g | Fiber 8 g | Protein 7.8 g | Vitamin B1 0.71 mg | Magnesium 118 mg | Phosphorus 198 mg | Copper 0.57 mg
Average values according to NEVO-online. Natural products may vary slightly from harvest to harvest.
Ingredients
100% shelled macadamia nuts for human consumption.
Usage and feeding advice
Feed in moderation as part of a varied parrot diet. Due to their naturally high fat and energy content, small pieces are usually enough. Suitable as a special treat, during training, or while foraging.
Storage advice
Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed package, preferably below 13 °C. Once opened, use within 12 months for human consumption. Macadamia nuts can also be frozen if desired.
Available in
100 g, 250 g, 1 kg and 2.5 kg.
Can your parrot do a little work for its treat before the macadamia comes out? Then take a look at our cracked-in-shell macadamias or explore our nuts for parrots.
