What happens to macadamia nuts after they are harvested?

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Created: 2022-05-14 02:36:10

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Between March and September, the mature nuts fall to the ground and are harvested regularly with purpose built harvesters. The fibrous outer husk of the macadamia is removed within 24 hours of harvest to reduce heat respiration and facilitate drying. The husk material is usually recycled as organic mulch.

What to do with macadamia nuts after picking?

Remove husks immediately after harvest. Dry kernels in-shell for two to three weeks before using, storing, or freezing. Discard husks or shells that look moldy, damaged, or unripe.

How do you dry macadamia nuts at home?

Spread the husked nuts on drying trays with screen bottoms and store in a dry place out of the sunlight for two to three weeks. After this initial period the nuts should be placed in a shallow pan and roasted at 100 to 115 degrees (the warm setting on an electric oven) for about 12 hours, stirring occasionally.

What is the lifespan of a macadamia nut tree?

After sprouting, the Macadamia Tree has a juvenile life span of approximately 6years and reaches maturity at approximately 10 years. They have been known to live over 100 years.

Do macadamia nuts ripen off the tree?

If you are wondering when to pick macadamia nuts, you have to wait until they are ripe. The nuts ripen at different times depending where you are and what type of tree you have. Even on one macadamia tree, the nuts don't all ripen the same week, or even the same month.

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