Bunya Nut refers to a kind/type/variety of nut that can be eaten raw when fresh, or boiled to make it easier to extract the nut from the hard shell. Bunya Nuts can then be sliced or pureed and added to desserts and savoury dishes. The nuts which can also be made into a flour can also be used to make breads and cakes, as a condiment for desserts such as ice cream or baked goods, Bunya Nut is native to Australia that grows on Bunya pine trees. Bunya Nuts are covered by a hard fibrous shell. Its meat is cream colored, has chestnut-like texture that tastes somewhat like a macadamia or pine nut. Bunya Nuts are easily spoiled, hence it is recommended that they must be refrigerated or frozen to extend its shelf life.