Just looking at alternatives due to cost and supply issues,

If i buy in UK £63 for 1KG

£43 for 10kg (storage problem, rancidity)

Walnuts are £9 for 1 KG. 783 calories v 962 calories in macadamia = 81%. 80g fat v 102g fat in macadamia = 78%

Would need to use 22% more walnuts to make up the difference = 1.98.

In theory Macadamia its £63 per kilo, or walnuts its £11 a kilo.

Am i missing something because that makes macadamias nearly 6 x as costly as macadamias – are they still worth that sort of difference – i am not a millionaire !

Or is it just because i live in “rip off” Britain

Perhaps i should be using walnuts.. how do these stats compare with your own buying costs ?

Thanks again,

Hugh

—Reply posted by DJ on 2/22/2018
Hi Hugh, I’m not particularly well-versed in the economics of the nut industry. I DO know that Macadamia nuts are expensive, though. Apparently they’re the most expensive nut on earth. They can only grow on trees aged at least roughly 8 years, require incredibly fertile soil and tons of water. All this said, your calculations are fair. Just toss a few more walnuts in there and you’re getting a comparable level of fat, at a discount. You could also use some pecans and drizzle some warm coconut oil or ghee into it, as well. I’m a strong believer in “a recipe is only a guide” and would never suggest there’s only one way or approach. Swapping out ingredients is a good idea for cost, as well as a wider variety of nutrients. I hope this helps!

thanks in advance, hugh

—Reply posted by Trinity on 5/18/2018
Hugh, if you are doing a LCHF/P or Keto diet, you might want to consider that macadamias have only 3g carbs/100, compared to walnuts which are 7g/100.
—Reply posted by Hugh Davies on 2/20/2018
great, today i had it with almond nuts but now i know the right nuts to buy online, buywholefoodsonline.co.uk.

thanks again for your support – i look forward to having the true recipe soon ! Regards, Hugh
—Reply posted by DJ on 2/20/2018
Hi Hugh, I don’t believe you can find raw salted macadamia nuts. Some of the oils come to the surface when roasted. That, combined with heat helps the salt adhere to the nuts. So … roasted and salted! I find the flavor to be bolder and more charismatic. The heat doesn’t really damage the oils, either. I hope this helps. Glad you enjoyed it!