From the Heart of Brazil's Cerrado
Premium baru-derived ingredients for forward-thinking food brands.
Flour · Oil · Pulp · Raw Seeds · Roasted Seeds
What is Baru?
Baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) is native exclusively to Brazil's Cerrado — one of the world's most biodiverse savannas. The baruzeiro tree grows nowhere else on earth, and its seeds have sustained indigenous communities for centuries.
Today, scientific research confirms what traditional communities always knew: baru is one of nature's most complete superfoods, delivering exceptional protein, healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals in a single whole ingredient.
Read the science behind baruGrows only in Brazil's Cerrado biome — a truly unique, traceable provenance story for your brand.
Up to 30g protein per 100g, 75–81% unsaturated fats, rich in zinc, iron, fiber and vitamin E.
Harvesting baru incentivizes forest conservation, prevents deforestation and supports aquifer recharge.
Sourced through cooperatives, family farmers and quilombola communities in the Cerrado region.
Our Portfolio
Every product is traceable to source, processed to strict food-grade standards, and available for bulk B2B supply.
Cold-pressed from baru almonds, this premium oil is rich in oleic acid (omega-9), linoleic acid (omega-6) and natural tocopherols. Thermally stable up to 224°C, making it ideal for cooking applications, functional food formulations and cosmetic-grade use.
High-protein, gluten-free flour produced from baru almonds after partial oil extraction. Exceptional water absorption and emulsifying properties make it a powerful functional ingredient for bakery, meat analogues and protein-enriched products.
The fleshy fruit surrounding the baru seed is a hidden gem — rich in sugars, dietary fiber and vitamin C. Our baru pulp is minimally processed and ideal for beverages, functional snacks, confectionery and natural sweetener applications.
Whole baru seeds in their natural state, carefully selected and cleaned for direct consumption or industrial processing. The raw seed retains its full spectrum of nutrients, flavor compounds and functional properties.
Gently roasted to enhance flavor and improve digestibility without compromising nutritional integrity. The roasted baru seed has a distinctive taste profile — a cross between almonds and cashews — that resonates strongly with health-conscious consumers.
Prepared baru nuts — a branded, market-ready snack format. Our baru nuts are sourced, roasted and packaged to meet international food retail standards, ready for private-label or co-branding programs with your brand.
Nutritional Intelligence
Baru is among the most scientifically studied emerging superfoods in Brazil. Over 127 peer-reviewed studies confirm its nutritional and functional properties.
Clinical studies show baru almond consumption improves lipid profiles and reduces LDL-c in mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects.
View Study →Baru oil supplementation significantly reduced us-CRP (C-reactive protein) in a randomized double-blind clinical trial.
View Study →The highest antioxidant activity evaluated in baru exceeds that of common nuts including almonds, cashews and Brazil nuts.
View Study →Daily baru nut intake reduced abdominal adiposity and total cholesterol in Type 2 diabetic adults (randomized crossover trial).
View Study →PDCAAS of 73% — superior to Brazil nuts (63%) and traditional almonds (44–48%). Excellent essential amino acid profile.
View Study →More than 127 peer-reviewed articles indexed in PubMed, SciELO and Scopus. A deeply documented ingredient.
Browse All Research →| Ingredient | Protein (g) | Fiber (g) | Unsaturated Fat % | PDCAAS | Gluten-Free | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌰 Baru Almond | 19–30 | 11.6 | 75–81% | 73% | ✅ Yes | Brazil – Cerrado |
| Cashew | 18 | 3.3 | 72% | — | ✅ Yes | Global |
| Almond | 21 | 12.5 | 87% | 44–48% | ✅ Yes | Global |
| Peanut | 26 | 8.5 | 57% | 66% | ⚠️ Risk | Global |
| Brazil Nut | 14 | 7.5 | 75% | 63% | ✅ Yes | Amazon |
Sources: PubMed PMID 39109711, 20564449; Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 2023
Sustainability & Sourcing
The Cerrado is the world's most biodiverse tropical savanna — and one of the most threatened. It spans five Brazilian states and harbors over 11,000 plant species. Today, it loses over 1 million hectares per year to agriculture.
Baru changes that equation. When baru has commercial value, the baruzeiro tree is worth more standing than cut. Every kilogram of baru you buy is a direct economic incentive to keep the Cerrado intact.
5 Brazilian states. 2 million km². The exclusive origin of every baru we supply.
Every part of the baru fruit is used: seed → oil, flour; pulp → functional ingredient; shell → biomass.
Labra's supply chain model ensures fair compensation for every link in the chain — from picker to buyer.
International awareness of baru is rising fast. Be among the first to build your brand on this emerging superfood.
Our Heritage
Labra is the international trade company behind Baru Superfoods. With dual presence in Los Angeles and São Paulo, Labra has been connecting the world to earth-friendly Brazilian products since 2011.
Established simultaneously in Los Angeles, CA and São Paulo, Brazil. Mission: connect the world to natural, organic and earth-friendly Brazilian products.
Labra begins building direct relationships with Cerrado-based farming cooperatives and communities to source native ingredients.
Labra launches BaruNuts in the United States — recognized as the healthiest nut on the market, creating the first significant US distribution channel for baru.
Growing B2B demand leads to development of baru flour, baru pulp and baru oil as standalone industrial ingredients for the food industry.
Baru Superfoods launches as the dedicated ingredient brand, serving food manufacturers, nutraceutical brands and health food retailers globally.
Los Angeles, CA & São Paulo, Brazil — bridging North American demand with Brazilian supply.
10+ years curating, developing and commercializing natural Brazilian products for international markets.
From sourcing and processing to logistics, documentation and customs support. We handle the complexity.
Why Partner With Us
No other ingredient gives your brand such a rich, traceable, and emotionally resonant provenance narrative. The Cerrado is a story worth telling.
127+ peer-reviewed studies give you solid, defensible health claims. Your R&D and regulatory teams will appreciate the depth of documentation.
Baru is still an emerging ingredient in North American and European markets. Brands that move now will own the category narrative.
Bulk ingredients, retail-ready formats, private-label programs. We adapt to your production model and volume requirements.
Baru sourcing actively supports Cerrado conservation. A genuine sustainability story that holds up to scrutiny — not greenwashing.
Our Los Angeles team speaks your language — commercially, culturally and logistically. Fast response, North American standards.
Get In Touch
Whether you're a food manufacturer looking for a differentiated ingredient, a buyer sourcing for retail, or an importer exploring sustainable Brazilian superfoods — we'd love to hear from you.