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Candle Nut
A north Qld native, this large rainforest tree has a spreading crown of large leaves. The brown fruit envelopes the highly nutritious nuts that are delicious roasted. Commonly used in Indonesian dishes, curry pastes and as a meat tenderiser. The nuts should not be eaten raw as the toxin in the oil can induce nausea and vomiting. The early settlers found that the high oil content of the nuts enabled them to burn with a smoky flame for up to 20 minutes.
Weed Warning: This large rainforest tree is a north Qld native, however it is a very vigorous self seeder and can cause concern outside of its local area, producing an abundance of the brown fruit.
175mm pot | $14.90 AU | In Production | 
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 10-20 | No | Evergreen | Summer |
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It can be distilled, twice, to make bio-diesel | Julian Galton-fenzi - Kampala, UGAND 04-Dec-2005
Candle nut is becoming a bit of a weed in S/E QLD and think twice about planting out its range as it is a fast growing agressive self seeeder. I have pulled the one up that I planted in the Rainforest re-vegetation area on my property because of this. | Phil - Beechmont, QLD 20-Apr-2007
It can be used to make candles and soaps, they can be eaten roasted, they are very oily also they can be a nasty laxitive( dont try it) | Juliee Edge - Mackay, QLD 28-Sep-2009
I sprinkle them around my ome to keep evil spirits away. | Ed Pasaribu - Melbourne, VIC 11-Nov-2009
It is said to be the best weight loss plant in the World, which i dont know if I believe. A couple is selling the seeds for $100 for a bottle. They claim to boil the seed and drink the water. No long term studies to prove it. | Cn - Brisbane, QLD 22-Dec-2009
I have been taking a amall amount of the nut everyday and it is working to loss weight.I am lossing it very slow and it works. I am fearful that more studies need to be done to see if it is harmful or not. All I know is it is working | Kiki Zee - Camarillo, CALIF 21-Mar-2010
Candle nuts are used as a thickener in curries raher than for flavour. You can always use almonds instead if not a culinary purist, but my folks always insist on buying some when they come to stay! | Diane - Seven Hills, NSW 08-Apr-2010
In Indonesia, beside for cooking, candle nuts is known for it's benefit to grow hair. I've been looking for the nuts in Melbourne. | Yr - Mill Park, VIC 06-Feb-2011
I have taken a small amout of seed in boiling water and the weight loss was effective. where can I get some more? | John S Hopkins - Melbourne, VICTORIA 03-May-2011
I have also had great results taking a small amount in boiling water each night and would like to get more, any suggestions where to purchase them from?? | Kylea Lee - Thornton, NSW 16-Jun-2011
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