Product Information:

Name: Pine Nut Kernels

Family: Pinaceae

Expiration Date: Provided on the bag

Our dried nuts are 100% free of any artificial colours or preservatives.

Description:

The pine cone is an edible tiny seed that comes from the female pine cone of a pine tree. Although most pine trees produce edible seeds, only 18-20 species produce fruits large enough to be worth harvesting. Most of them live in North America, Europe and Asia. The process of production and trade can take from 18 months to 3 years, hence their high price in the market. The pine cone as a fruit is usually in the shape of a drop with a beige color, while its texture is relatively soft and buttery. The seed is removed by breaking the hard shell. Their taste is sweet.

It has been used since ancient times as an edible seed and it is often added to salads and recipes of Mediterranean cuisine. Typical is the use of pine nuts as a key ingredient in Italian pesto sauce. It is often roasted before being added to the recipe, for example when used as a nut in semolina halva.

Nutritional elements per 100 g:

Calories (kcal) 673

Lipid 68 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2 mg

Potassium 597 mg

Carbohydrates 13 g

Fiber 3.7 g

Sugar 3.6 g

Protein 14 g

Vitamin A 29 IU Vitamin C 0.8 mg

Calcium 16 mg Iron 5.5 mg

Vitamin D 0 IU Vitamin B6 0.1 mg

Vitamin B12 0 µg Magnesium 251 mg