Which country do Brazil nuts originate from?
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12-14-03, 04:47 PM
Jenny Roberts
They do come from Brazil but also originate in several other South American countries.

12-14-03, 05:01 PM
bedstor
er Yes Jenny but which one is the main source? Roll Eyes

12-14-03, 07:27 PM
Patricia
Since most Brazil nut trees are found in the Amazon Rainforest, and most of the Amazon Rainforest is in Brazil; I am guessing Brazil Confused

12-14-03, 08:26 PM
Sailracer
Might I suggest Bolivia? Wink

12-14-03, 09:19 PM
bedstor
Well done Sailracer
Bolivia is the correct answer
It is a trap answer Red Face I might be able to find some more?
BTW Search me why they came to be called Brazil nuts? Unless historically they were mostly cultivated there when they first became available as a commodity?
Bolivia nut doesn't sound right? Roll Eyes

12-14-03, 11:14 PM
mozart56
Bedstor,I love you very much, but could you provide a source for this post? Smile

12-14-03, 11:31 PM
Sherasi
Hi Doria......... errrrrrr ...MOZART! sorry! Roll Eyes I thought I was hearing Dorian again! Eek

12-14-03, 11:45 PM
mozart56
Well I'm sure Dorian would appreciate it too ,Sher. Smile

12-14-03, 11:49 PM
bedstor
Pardon us Red Face Did it in a rush...

Propaganda; New Internationalist magazine 314 - Update
... The world’s largest producer of Brazil nuts is actually Bolivia – it
exported over 70 per cent of the world’s total supply last year. ...
www.newint.org/issue314/update.htm

12-14-03, 11:53 PM
Kelleygirl
Hey, Bedstor, aren't brussel sprouts from Brussels? Big Grin

12-15-03, 12:05 AM
mozart56
Thanx very much ,Bedstor I appreciate,as many other members I am sure.I never doubted you. Cool

12-15-03, 12:07 AM
bedstor
Ask a question? Roll Eyes
You get an answer... Smile

Brussel Sprout Season By Jennifer A. Wickes.
History of the Brussels Sprouts began
as early as the 16th century, but may have been earlier. They originated from Belgium
www.seedsofknowledge.com/brusselsprouts.html

They grow them in the fields around the town where I live Smile And export them abroad (To Belgium perhaps? Roll Eyes Wink)

12-15-03, 12:11 AM
Kelleygirl
Son of a gun---thanks, Bedstor! Sure do learn something new here every day.

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