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PECAN NUTS IN SHELL

Name: Noci Pecan con Guscio Calabresi | Castrofrutta
SKU: PEC-
Price: 11.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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500 GR - Sold out

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Product Details

Castrofrutta S.a.s. - Castrovillari - Calabria: 500g - NOCI SHELL PECANS CON GUSCIO - Castrofrutta sas - Calabria

Pecans in the shell(in English "Pecan Nuts in Shell") are a dried fruit native to North America, highly prized for its unique flavour and nutritional benefits.

Characteristics

Appearance (Shell): The shell is smooth, light brown in colour, elongated and ovoid in shape, generally thinner and easier to break than that of the common walnut.

Appearance (Fruit): The seed (the nut) has an irregular shape, often resembling a brain or an elongated lobe, and is light brown-reddish in colour.

Nutrition: They are an excellent source of healthy fats (especially monounsaturated), antioxidants (such as vitamin E and polyphenols) and minerals (zinc, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus).

They contribute to the maintenance of normal cholesterol levels.

They have a high calorie content.

Buying them with the shell is often an indicator of greater freshness and helps preserve the flavour and natural oils of the fruit for longer. .

Taste:

Pecans They have a distinctive taste and a natural, delicate sweetness.

The texture is noticeably butterier and less “dry” than the common walnut, with a smooth, rich aftertaste from the high content of healthy fats.

They have an aromatic note that some describe as a mix of vanilla or malt, which makes them particularly suitable for desserts.

Ideal For

Their versatility makes them suitable for many uses in the kitchen:

Snacks and Breakfasts:

Ideal for enriching and garnishing yogurt, porridge, granola or muesli.

Eaten on their own, they are an energetic snack, even with the fun of cracking them from the shell.

Pastries and Desserts:

They are the key ingredient in the famous American Pecan Pie, but they are also perfect in pies, brownies, muffins, cookies and energy bars.

Excellent for garnishing or for caramelizing to create pralines and brittle.

Savory Cuisine (for a gourmet touch):

They add crunch and a unique flavor to green, fruit (such as apples or figs) or cereal salads.

They pair perfectly with aged cheeses or goat cheeses.

They can be chopped and used for crispy breading of chicken or fish, or added to risottos and fillings.

In short, in-shell pecans are the perfect choice if you're looking for a nut with a sweet, buttery flavor, to eat fresh as a snack or use as a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY TIMES

All orders are handed over to GLS courier Monday through Thursday, to avoid having them sit in courier warehouses over the weekend, thus preserving the freshness of our products. Orders are shipped at room temperature. Delivery times are 48 hours from handing over.

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