The most important questions first: what MayaNut™ Flour is, how it tastes, how to use it, and the dietary basics people ask most often.
MayaNut™ Flour is a roasted, finely milled powder made from the seeds of the Alicastrum tree (Brosimum alicastrum). It is designed for smoothies, açaí bowls, baking, warm drinks, oatmeal, and everyday cooking.
MayaNut™ has warm roasted depth with smooth cocoa-like notes. That cocoa-like flavor comes from roasting rather than cocoa itself.
Use it in smoothies, açaí bowls, baking, warm drinks, oatmeal, and everyday cooking. It also pairs well with cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, banana, berries, and plant-based milks.
Yes. MayaNut™ is naturally caffeine-free.
MayaNut™ is naturally gluten-free and plant-based. If you have strict dietary requirements, confirm final packaging and facility handling statements.
No. MayaNut™ Flour is made from the seeds of the Alicastrum tree, not from culinary tree nuts. If you have strict allergen requirements, always rely on the final packaging and facility statements.
About Alicastrum
A few basic questions about the tree behind MayaNut™ Flour and the names used for it across different regions.
Alicastrum is the food tree Brosimum alicastrum. Its seeds can be dried, roasted, and milled into a smooth ingredient used in both traditional and modern recipes. You can read more on our Alicastrum page.
The ingredient is 100 percent roasted Alicastrum seed powder (Brosimum alicastrum).
Regional names include ramón or ramon, ojoche, capomo, guáimaro or guaimaro, oox or ox, ujuxte, and masica.
Taste + Use
Practical questions about how much to use, what it works with, and where it fits naturally in daily cooking.
Start with 1 to 2 tablespoons per smoothie, bowl, or serving and adjust to taste.
Yes. Start with a smaller amount to add roasted depth, then increase gradually based on your preferred flavor and texture. At larger amounts, you may need to adjust liquids or structure in the recipe.
Yes. Many people whisk or blend it into warm drinks for roasted depth and a naturally caffeine-free profile.
Diet + Storage
A few quick answers about plant-based use, freshness, and how to store MayaNut™ Flour well.
Store it sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keeping it airtight helps preserve aroma and freshness.
Usually not, though refrigeration can help in hot or humid climates if the package stays tightly sealed.
Orders + Support
Where to look for product availability and how to contact The MayaNut Company for wholesale, sourcing, or general questions.
When available, MayaNut™ Flour will be offered through our official product page.
Yes. For wholesale, bulk, sourcing, or partnership inquiries, email info@mayanut.com.
Email info@mayanut.com for support, partnerships, sourcing questions, or general inquiries.
Still have questions?
For support, sourcing questions, retail interest, or general inquiries, contact us directly at info@mayanut.com.
