MayaNut • Brosimum alicastrum
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What is MayaNut?
MayaNut is a common name for the edible seed of Brosimum alicastrum (also called ramón, ojoche, breadnut).
The seed is typically roasted and ground into a powder for drinks or food blends.
What is Brosimum alicastrum?
It’s a tropical canopy tree in the Moraceae family (fig relatives). It produces a sweet fruit and a nutrient-dense seed.
What are you selling?
The long-term goal is MayaNut products (roasted seed powder, drink mixes, and food ingredients) once cultivation and processing are established.
Are MayaNut, ramón, ojoche, and breadnut the same thing?
In most contexts, yes — these names commonly refer to Brosimum alicastrum, but local usage can vary by region.
What does MayaNut taste like?
Roasted MayaNut can taste toasty and nutty. Many describe a “coffee/cacao-like” vibe depending on roast level.
How do I use MayaNut powder?
Mix into hot water/milk for a drink, blend into smoothies, or use in baking blends. Roast level and grind size matter.
Does MayaNut have caffeine?
MayaNut is commonly used as a coffee-like drink, but it is naturally caffeine-free.
Where does it grow naturally?
Brosimum alicastrum occurs from southern Mexico through Central America into northern South America, plus parts of the Caribbean.
Can MayaNut grow in Florida?
In the warmest areas and good microclimates, yes — but cold snaps, wind, and soil/water management can be limiting.
Is it hurricane-resistant?
Mature trees can anchor strongly, but storm resistance varies by site, pruning, and exposure. Trials help validate performance locally.
How does MayaNut fit into agroforestry?
It can act as a long-lived canopy “anchor tree” above understory crops, building shade, leaf litter, and stability over time.
When will products be available?
Your current plan targets early product availability around 2029 as cultivation and processing develop.
What is The MayaNut Company’s mission?
Build knowledge and infrastructure to establish MayaNut as a long-term food and agroforestry species—starting with Florida trials.
What research topics are you focused on?
Range/ecology, cultivation in Florida, domestication potential, and evolutionary context within Brosimeae (and comparisons to related groups).
How can I contact you?
Email: themayanutcompany@gmail.com or Instagram: @themayanutcompany. You can also use the Contact page.
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