By: Jigyasa Kakwani
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Macadamia nuts are native to Australia. These are round in shape and are known for their rich, buttery flavour and creamy texture.
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Macadamia can be eaten raw, roasted or added to various recipes. However, the challenge is how to reach the seed by cracking the hard shell.
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It requires an extraordinary 300lb per square inch of pressure to break into a macadamia. These are often sold without the shell.
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Hyacinth macaw parrots are one of the very few animals with the beak power and shape to crack the tough shell of macadamia.
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One Australian company found a clever hack to easily open this tough nut. They roasted the nuts and saw a slit into the shell.
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They designed a special metal key to open the nut. Insert the key in the slit and twist, the shell will open effortlessly.
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Click below to learn about the health benefits of macadamia.
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