Pine Nuts - Medium 950 count 27.5 Lb. (1 pcs Case)

950 ct. Pine Nuts - Product of China

Wholesale Pine Nuts 950 Count

Crunchy yet butter textured, pleasantly sweet and delicious pine nuts are small edible seeds of female cone in a pine tree. Pine kernels are, indeed, very good source of plant derived nutrients, essential minerals, vitamins and 'heart friendly' mono-unsaturated fatty acids that help benefit in reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Botanically, pine trees belong to the family of Pinaceae, in the genus: Pinus. Some of the common names are pinon nuts, pignoli, cedar nuts, chilgoza, pinyon pinenuts...etc. The two prominent pine species known for their large edible kernels include Pinus sibirica and Pinus koraiensis. Stone (western) pines have long slender kernels in comparison to oriental pines, in which the seeds are broad, large and have higher fat content. Our wholesale pine nuts tough dark-brown outer coat or shell. Inside, its edible kernel has cream white, delicate buttery flavor and sweet taste. Health benefits and uses of our wholesale pine nuts 950 count :  Pine nuts are one of the calorie-rich edible nuts. 100 g of dry-kernels provide 673 calories. Additionally, they comprise of numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals, vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Their high caloric content chiefly comes from fats. Indeed, the nuts, especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids that helps to lower LDL or 'bad cholesterol' and increases HDL or 'good-cholesterol' in the blood. Pine or cedar nuts contain essential fatty acid. Recent research has shown its potential use in weight loss by curbing the appetite. Furthermore, pines are one of gluten free tree nuts, and therefore, are a popular ingredient in the preparation of gluten-free food formulas. Such formula preparations can be a healthy alternative in people with wheat food allergy, and celiac disease. Pine nuts are an excellent source of  B-complex group of vitamins. Furthermore, pine nuts contain healthy amounts of essential minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Siberian pines generally enjoyed as they are. Additionally, they are also eaten roasted, salted or sweetened. They also used in granolas, biscuits, cookies, chocolates and crunch bar preparations. The nuts also used in salads especially sprinkled over fruit/vegetable salads. Pinon nuts are used in desserts, particularly sundaes and other ice cream based recipes. They feature frequently in meat, fish, and vegetable dishes.

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