Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Brazil nut oil is rich in unsaturated fats and naturally high in selenium, contributing to selenium intake. Tree nuts (including Brazil nut) are major allergens that must be declared on food labels under FDA FALCPA and EU 1169/2011.
What it is
Oil pressed from Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) seeds; high in unsaturated fatty acids and selenium.
Edible oil; cosmetic emollient; nutritional fat source.
Why it's flagged
- tree nut allergen
- high selenium content
- rancidity if poorly stored
What regulators actually say
"FALCPA defines major food allergens as milk, egg, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, Brazil nuts), wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame."
"Brazil nuts are one of the richest dietary sources of selenium; the tolerable upper intake level for selenium is 400 µg/day for adults."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Tree nuts (including Brazil nut) are major food allergens under FALCPA; oil sold as conventional food.
European Union — EFSA
Tree nuts are Annex II allergens under EU 1169/2011; oil regulated as a foodstuff.
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