Sri Lankan Tiger Nuts Suppliers and Manufacturers

Betel nut is a nut that comes from a plant called Areca. It is sometimes used to make medicine. Betel nut is chewed alone or in the form of quids, a mixture of tobacco, powdered or sliced betel nut, and other ingredients. Betel nut is used for schizophrenia, a group of eye disorders that can lead to vision loss (glaucoma), poor digestion, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using betel nuts might also be unsafe. Some people use betel nut as a recreational drug because it speeds up the central nervous system (CNS). The seed is separated from the outer layer of the fruit and may be used fresh, dried, boiled, baked, roasted or cured. The most common method of using betel nut is to slice it into thin strips and roll it in a betel leaf with slaked lime (powder) or crushed seashells. This leaf package is known as a betel quid, betel nut chew, betel chew, betel pan or betel paan (India). MOQ: 20ft container Supplied from Indonesia.

Macadamia nuts are tree nuts that have a subtle, butter like flavor and creamy texture. Native to Australia, macadamia trees are now grown in various places around the world, such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Kenya. Like most other nuts, macadamia nuts are rich in nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. They are also linked to several benefits, including improved digestion, heart health, weight management, and blood sugar control. Macadamia nuts are calorie-rich nuts that are high in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Macadamia nuts are also rich in monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that may boost heart health by lowering your total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. These nuts are low in carbs and sugar and have a moderate fiber content. This combination makes them unlikely to spike your blood sugar levels, which may be especially beneficial for people with diabetes. MOQ: 5 MT Supplied from Kenya and South America.

Raw Cashew Nuts( Known as RCN, Cashew nut Shell-on, Cashew nut in a shell, or Cashew nuts) is the name of the cashew apple sub-nut. Although a cashew apple contains 90% of the fruit, only 10% is a Raw Cashew nut. A single Raw Cashew Nut has 30% cashew kernels and 70% cashew shell. Normally 1 ton of raw cashew nut can process 250-300 kg of the cashew kernels and 700-750 kg of the cashew shells. The RCN has to be processed to separate the shell from the cashew kernel, which are used in cooking and confectionary making. MOQ: 10 MT We source the best RCN from India, Vietnam and Indonesia.

It is estimated that one ton of dry cashews can give 250-300 kilos of cashew nuts and 700-750 kilos of cashew nut shells from which 154 kilos of cashew oil can be produced. Cashew oil is an important material in many industries. It is used to make high-quality adhesive materials, binder for seagoing vessels paint, and laminated and heat-resistant materials. It can also be used in the electrical and electronic industries. Most companies focus on making cashew oil semi-finished products, or Cardanol oil essence. Though Carnadol has high value, companies still focus on making cashew nut or shell oil because Carnadol has a short expiry date, while the investment rate and the risks are high. Cashew nut shells, considered rubbish by many people, turn out to be a material which may create a market worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year. MOQ: 20 MT We can source cashew shells for you from India, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Cashew, (Anacardium occidentale), evergreen shrub or tree of the sumac family (Anacardiaceae), cultivated for its characteristically curved edible seeds, which are commonly called cashew nuts though they are not true nuts. It appears as though one of its ends has been forcibly sunk into a pear-shaped swollen stem (hypocarp), called the cashew apple. The cashew apple, which is an accessory fruit (not a true fruit), is about three times as large as the true fruit and is reddish or yellow.

A tiger prawn or penaeus monodon, is a crustacean that lives in the ocean. Since the 1970s, this prawn has been produced in rapidly increasing quantities by international aqua-culturists also known as aqua farmers primarily in Australia and Thailand. Like other prawns, tiger prawns are prepared and eaten in a variety of ways. Vannamei prawns are tropical prawns that are farmed in areas near the equator, generally along the coast in artificial ponds. This farming is increasingly being certified as sustainable in accordance with the GlobalGAP, BAP or ASC standard. Under ideal conditions, the prawns can grow up to a length of 20 centimeters. Both are highly sought after in the food industry. MOQ: 2 MT

A walnut is the edible seed of any tree of the genus Juglans (family Juglandaceae), particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia. The fruits of trees in the (family Juglandaceae) are often confused with drupes. Still, they are accessory fruit because the outer covering of the fruit is technically an involucre and thus not morphologically part of the carpel; this means it cannot be a drupe but is instead a drupe-like nut. Although culinarily considered a \"nut\" and used as such, it is not a true botanical nut. After full ripening, the shell is discarded, and the kernel is eaten. Walnuts are rich in heart-healthy fats and are high in antioxidants. What\'s more, regularly eating walnuts may improve brain health and reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. These nuts are easily incorporated into your diet, as they can be eaten on their own or added to many different foods. MOQ: 14 MT Supplied from China

Dates are one of the oldest cultivated fruits - it's thought that they were a staple part of the Babylonian diet 8,000 years ago. Dates are a tropical fruit that is grown on a date palm tree in small clusters. It has dark brown skin, and soft flesh, and is uniquely sweet. Colors range from honey yellow, and red to brown, the last of which is the most common. Available fresh or dried, they're very sweet, with a rich, deep flavor and a lush, slightly chewy texture. The mahogany brown Medjool variety is the sweetest and tastes a little like toffee. Dates are full of nutrition, especially dry dates. Dry dates are high in calories particularly carbohydrates (74 grams). It also contains several essential vitamins and minerals with fibers. Dates are famous for their rich concentration of antioxidants which can be beneficial for your cardiac and pulmonary health, making them one of the most ideal heart-healthy foods. We supply Ajwa, Safawi, Medjool, Sukkari, Amber, and other Saudi varieties from Makkah and Madinah. MOQ: 2 MT Supplied from Saudi Arabia.

Pistachio, (Pistacia vera) is, a small tree of the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), and its edible seeds, are grown in dry lands in warm or temperate climates. While the pistachio tree is believed to be indigenous to Iran. It is widely cultivated from Afghanistan to the Mediterranean region and in California. The seed kernels can be eaten fresh or roasted and are commonly used in a variety of desserts, including baklava, halvah, and ice cream. They are also used for yellowish-green coloring in confections. The seeds are high in protein, fat, dietary fiber, and vitamin B6. Pistachios are bursting with fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check. Their fiber and protein can make you feel fuller for longer. This fiber can also have a positive effect on your gut by aiding "good" bacteria. MOQ: 10 MT Supplied from Turkey or Iran.

Coconuts are a southeast Asian variety of tree nut, botanically known as Cocos nucifera var aurantiaca. They stand apart from other coconuts with their orange colored skin and football-like shape. Although they are not as sweet as other varieties, they are the preferred coconut in the South Asian tropics, where they earned the name â??Kingâ?? of the coconuts. They are harvested with extreme care, by hand and lowered from the tall palm trees using ropes and pulleys to avoid damaging the precious fruits. In the local Sinhalese (Sri Lankan language), they are called Thambili. The palm fruits have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. MOQ: 18 MT Supplied from Sri Lanka.