brazil-nut

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Rich sources of methionine are hazel-nut, brazil-nut and other nuts, cauliflower, cabbage, pineapples and apples.

Amino acids and Their Importance to Human Health 2009
In one case, a brazil-nut gene was inserted into a soybean and those allergic to the brazil-nut showed allergic reactions when consuming the new soybean.

Genetically Modified Foods Are Our Future 2008
Levy turned to O'Rourke and said he'd brazil-nut him.

Love Conquers All Robert Benchley 1917