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Botanically, brazil-nut tree belongs to the family of Lecythidaceae, in the genus: Bertholletia. Scientific name: Bertholletia excelsa. Native Amazonians cherished these delicious nuts since ages, which provided them much-needed protein, fats, and other essential nutrients. Some of the common names in local dialects are castanha-do-pará, castania, para-nut, cream-nut, Castanhado Brasil.