Brazil nuts - 100 g

How many Brazil nuts should you eat to achieve the desired effect? The recommended daily selenium intake has changed slightly over the years and is currently 80 micrograms (0.08 mg). Depending on its origin and size, a single Brazil nut can contain as much as 100 micrograms of selenium; however, measurements show considerable variation, with one nut typically containing 40–90 micrograms. Therefore, eating 1–2 nuts is more than enough. A question that often comes up is: “I love Brazil nuts, and I’ve accidentally eaten too many again. What will happen to me?” Based on many years of experience and regular “sensory testing,” we can say that fortunately, we’re still alive. However, we do not recommend regularly consuming excessive amounts of selenium, as it is a fat-soluble vitamin.

Allergen information: Tree nuts. May contain traces of peanuts and sesame seeds.