Pecan Nuts in Shell 400g

Pecan Nuts in Shell

Nuts with multiple nutritional properties

Recommended to consume 30g per day

Multi-vitamin Natural

The Pecan Nut

Le pecans they have a look e dimensions very similar to those of the Italian walnuts, but their shape is usually more elongated e the less robust shell can even be opened with the hands.

The taste of these nights it's sweeter e does not have the bitter aftertaste of traditional nuts.

These nuts are widespread in the american cuisine to prepare desserts and snacks including the iconic pecan pie, inevitable during the winter holidays, and in Italy they can be used as a valid alternative to nights in multiple dishes.

Origin and cultivation

The pecan tree is native to the territory located on the border between the United States and Mexico and today its cultivation is widespread in Brazil, Australia and Israel.

In Italy there are some crops in Puglia and Sicily, which have a suitable climate, as this plant needs very mild climatic conditions to grow and proliferate. The walnut harvest takes place from October to December.

Wellness Pecan Nut

Pecan nut is composed of proteins, fibers, saturated and polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, minerals and vitamins: magnesium and manganese, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, thiamin, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C.

Monounsaturated fatty acids make them a natural antioxidant. Oleic acids help fight coronary heart disease.

Regular intake helps lower bad cholesterol levels, increasing the good one in the blood.

Organic pecans prevent circulatory disease and stroke.

The oleic acid they contain also seems to have led researchers to consider their anticancer efficacy, especially against breast cancer.

Finally, they help keep the prostate healthy and keep inflammation away.

An American study conducted by Thomas B. Shea of ​​the Center for Cellular Neurobiology of the University of Massachusetts Lowellha even demonstrated the fruit's effectiveness in protecting neurons.

Nutritional Values ​​Pecan Nuts

These nuts are rich in oils that are beneficial to the human body and are very nutritious, 100 grams of pecans contain:

• Lipids 12 gr
• Dietary fiber 9,5 g.
• Carbohydrates 8 gr
• Protein 7 gr
• Water 5 g

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