Baru Nut: Green Light for Export to Europe
- Ruddy Rivero
- Jul 9
- 1 min read
Great news for the bioeconomy and producers of the Chiquitano dry forest!
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its technical report under Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, confirming that roasted seeds of Dipteryx alata (commonly known as chiquitana almond or baru) can now be marketed in the European Union as a traditional food.
This opens up a major international market opportunity for a native species that represents much more than just a food:
🌳 Supports forest conservation
👩🌾 Generates income for Indigenous and rural communities
🌎 Contributes to climate change mitigation
The chiquitana almond is now positioned as a cornerstone of the bioeconomy in Bolivia's Chiquitanía and Brazil’s Cerrado.
Download EFSA Technical report:
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