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Mauna Loa Macadamias, Dry Roasted, with Sea Salt
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Mauna Loa Macadamias, Dry Roasted, with Sea Salt

Mauna Loa
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mauna Loa Macadamias, Dry Roasted with Sea Salt is a small-format, 6‑ounce snack that you’ll commonly find in the grocery store snack aisle or the nuts and trail-mix bay, shelved alongside other premium nuts, dried fruit, and specialty chips. The Hawaiian-rooted Mauna Loa brand positions these macadamias as an elevated everyday indulgence—an adult-oriented, island-associated treat marketed toward shoppers seeking something a bit more luxurious than ordinary peanuts. Packaging typically highlights “dry roasted” and “sea salt” on a clean label, giving a natural, simple-ingredient impression; there’s no child-focused art or overtly clinical health claims, and no organic certification noted. In plain terms this is a lightly processed nut: whole macadamias roasted and seasoned with sea salt. Sensory-first shoppers expect a rich, buttery crunch and a dense, creamy interior rather than a light or airy chip-style texture. The bag is sized for single-person snacking or sharing in small bowls—serving rituals include hand-to-mouth snacking on road trips, a cocktail‑hour nibble in a bowl, a crunchy topping for weekend salads or grain bowls, and an upscale alternative at movie nights or game-day spreads. Occasions range from convenient grab-and-go munching to an accent in home entertaining. Culturally the product leans into Pacific Island provenance and premium indulgence, appealing to shoppers who prioritize taste, simple ingredient lists, and a little culinary luxury in everyday life. The overall story: a straightforward, salty-sweet nut snack that reads natural and premium on the shelf while delivering a distinctly rich, satisfying bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Dry, Roasted, Macadamia, Nuts,, Sea, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains only macadamia nuts and added sea salt; the addition of a culinary ingredient (salt) to a whole food places it in NOVA group 3 as a processed food rather than unprocessed/minimally processed.

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Common Questions about Mauna Loa Macadamias, Dry Roasted, with Sea Salt

Absolutely, the dry roasted macadamias are a healthy snack option! With just 200 calories per serving, these nuts offer a good dose of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They can be a great choice when you need a quick energy boost, especially compared to ultra-processed snacks loaded with sugars and preservatives.

Perfect For

road-trip
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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