Aloha kākou. Makakema (Macadamia) nut trees are grown all over the Hawaiian Islands. The mac nuts start as long yellow flowers before transforming to green nuts. The nuts are ready for harvest when the husk starts to turn a brownish color or when they start dropping from the trees. Let them sit in a dry sunny location and the husks start to peel away. The nut shells are extremely hard to open and require a special tool to open to get to the fruit.
There are so many products made from Macadamia Nut sold all over Hawai’i. Every island has their brand of Mac nuts. The nuts go well as toppings for ice cream, spreads, cakes, pies, appetizers, and main courses. I sprinkle mac nut crumbs on fish, chicken, and red meats. Mac nuts are great on sea food such as coconut-macadamia shrimp, and macadamia nut crusted grilled Mahi-Mahi. Cocoa is also grown here in Hawai’i and that means chocolate macadamia nut candies.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm factory is located off Mamalahoa Highway (Rt. 11) on Macadamia Nut Road. On the southern east side of Big Island of Hawai’i, in the Puna District near Kea’au town. Just minutes from where I live. It’s a must-see tourist attraction on the Big Island. With Free Samples.
The Hawai’i state legislature is moving a bill that ensures macadamia nuts grown in Hawai’i are labeled with the “Made In Hawai’i” label. Cheaper Macadamia Nuts are found in other countries in Asia and South America. But nothing beats Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts.
I have several mac nut trees on my property which I harvest and use in foods. The macadamia nuts have a sweet flavor, and they have a very pleasant fragrance. These mac nut trees are everywhere on the Big Island and on the neighbor islands. Macadamia nuts from Hawai’i are sold everywhere in the world.
There’s only one Mac the Nut. Hawaii’s Macadamia Nuts are the most preferred nut around the world. That’s why it is so important that the mac nuts are labeled “Made In Hawai’i.” You know you’re getting the real item and not some fake knockoff. They may be expensive, but the flavor is worth the cost. Made In Hawai’i. Hawai’i Nō Ka ‘Oi. America First.
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