Description

Pecan Nut is not basically a nut, but a fruit with a single stone. It belongs to the species of hickory tree in the walnut family native to North America. It is a thin shelled nut, similar to a walnut. It has an oval oblong nut shape with a dark brown color. Pecans are among the healthiest nuts known. 

Because of their rich and naturally sweet flavor, some people mistakenly categorize pecans as an exclusively dessert food. This is a huge mistake, causing you to miss out on pecans as a great source of nutrition in savory items.

Health benefits

1. Pecan nuts contain monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid along with phenolic antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease. ⁽¹⁾

2. Pecan nuts are fiber-packed, they promote colon health and facilitate regular bowel movements. Pecan nuts prevent constipation and reduce the risk of hemorrhoids and colitis by cleaning out the gastrointestinal system. ⁽¹⁾

3. These nuts are also very rich sources of several important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates which together help increase the rate of metabolism. ⁽¹⁾

4. Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contains very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol and are naturally sodium-free. ⁽²⁾

5. Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc.  ⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Choose plump, uncracked, smooth pecan nuts that have uniform size and color.