Pine Nuts Inshell

Health Benefits of Pine Nuts

Pine Nuts are rich in Vitamins A and lutein, both of which are known to support sharper vision.

Pine Nuts contain heart-friendly monounsaturated fat.

Pine Nuts build stronger bones, thanks to their Vitamin D content.

Pine Nuts boost immunity, because they’re rich in Vitamin C.

Pine Nuts contain pinoleic acid, which makes you feel fuller faster, and thus aids in weight loss.

Pine Nuts are a good source of iron, which is good news for the circulatory and nervous system.

The protein and magnesium in pine nuts makes them an excellent source of energy, so whenever you’re feeling tired, pop a few and feel like new.

Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pines.In Asia two species are widely harvested, Korean pine in northeast Asia (the most important species in international trade), and chilgoza pine in the western Himalaya. Four other species, Siberian pine , Siberian dwarf pine, Chinese white pine and lacebark pine are also used to a lesser extent. Afghanistan is an important source of pine nuts.

The pine nut (seed) species will take a time that depends on the exact to complete its maturity; to reach full maturity, the environmental conditions must be favorable for the tree and its cone.

Pine nuts contain 10–34% protein depending on species, with stone pine having the highest content. They are also a source of dietary fiber. When first extracted from the pine cone, they are covered with a hard shell (seed coat), thin in some species, thick in others. Unshelled pine nuts have a long shelf life if kept dry and refrigerated. Pine nuts can be pressed to extract pine nut oil, which is valued for its mild, nutty flavor.