The macadamia nut or bauple nut is a native of Australia. 

Outside of Hawaii and Australia, macadamia is also commercially produced in South Africa, Brazil, California, Costa Rica, Israel, Kenya, Bolivia, New Zealand, Colombia and Malawi. Australia is now the world's largest commercial producer.

Health Information

The macadamia nut has a high oil content, as much as 76%. Macadamia nuts provide some protein but contain very little starch. They provide essential amino acids, minerals, vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B3, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, selenium, and iron.