Nut & Seed
Paradise Nut
About This Entry
Paradise nuts are a South American relative of the Brazil nut with a similarly rich, oily texture, though far less commercially available — that richness pairs with Chardonnay.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brazil nut
- coconut
At a Glance
Group
Tree Nuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
luxury
Scientific name
Lecythis pisonis
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Paradise Nut
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Tree Nuts
- Scientific name
- Lecythis pisonis
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- luxury