Macadamias aren’t exactly known for being easy to crack. Their shells are exceptionally hard, which is precisely what makes this cracked variety so special.
Our Cracked Macadamia in Shell is imported from Australia especially for Greenparrotshop. The shell is already cracked, but the nut is still inside... so your parrot still has to pick, pry, and work to get to the creamy macadamia.
Exclusively at Greenparrotshop in the Netherlands... straight from Australia
A nut with a very special shell
Anyone seeing a macadamia in its shell up close for the first time will immediately understand why this nut is different. Its hard shell has a distinctive layered, almost triangular structure with tiny air pockets. That makes it incredibly strong.
A completely closed macadamia is quite a challenge, even for a strong parrot’s beak. Cracking the shell beforehand creates the perfect middle ground: not ready to eat straight away... but not out of reach either.
That beak still has work to do. Turn it, find an edge, pry, get a better grip... and finally, there’s the macadamia. For some parrots, the whole process is just as important as the nut itself.
For parrots who like to work for their treats
Macaws and cockatoos usually know what to do with this sturdy nut, but the cracked shell means other parrots can have a go too.
You can offer a macadamia as a special treat, hide one during foraging, or simply give one now and then when there’s time for a longer nibbling session.
Of course, how long a job like this takes depends on the parrot. While one bird carefully inspects every millimeter, another seems intent on beating the Australian record for opening macadamias.
What’s in a macadamia?
The edible macadamia nut is naturally very high in energy and fat. Most of its fat consists of monounsaturated fatty acids. Macadamias also naturally contain protein, fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
With over 76 grams of fat per 100 grams of edible nut, macadamias are definitely something to feed mindfully. One nut already provides quite a lot of energy... so your parrot really doesn’t need a whole handful.
From Australian grower to Greenparrotshop
We import these cracked macadamias ourselves from Australia. This particular form, where the hard shell is opened beforehand but the nut remains fully inside its shell, is what makes the product so special.
The nuts are not oiled, and no flavorings or salt are added. You get a pure, natural, consumer-grade product... we’ve just taken care of the first crack for your parrot.
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
The nutritional values refer to the edible macadamia nut without its shell. These are average values; natural products may vary slightly from harvest to harvest.
Ingredients
100% consumer-grade macadamia nuts in cracked shells.
Feeding and nutritional advice
Feed in moderation as a supplement to a varied parrot diet. Due to their high natural fat and energy content, one nut or part of one is often enough. Suitable as a special treat and as food that gives your parrot a chance to work for it.
Storage advice
Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed package, preferably below 13 °C. Once opened, use within 12 months for consumer-grade quality. Freezing is also possible.
Available in
200 g, 500 g and 1 kg.
Prefer to go straight to the creamy center? Then take a look at our shelled macadamia nuts or discover all our nuts for parrots.
