Nuts & Seeds

Related to the walnut, pecans are native to America, and grow enclosed in a glossy, browny-red oval shell. The kernel inside shares the walnut’s trademark grooved surface but has a slightly more even, oval shape. Its skin is a warmer, lighter brown, and the nut itself is creamier in colour

Pinenuts, sometimes referred to as Pine Kernels, are the edible seeds produced by pine trees. About 20 species of pine trees produce Pinenuts big enough to harvest however there are other edible varieties of Pinenuts – these are not just large enough to be a viable food crop. Pinenuts are frequently added to meat, fish, salads and vegetable dishes or baked into bread and are an essential component of Italian pesto sauce.

Pinenuts, sometimes referred to as Pine Kernels, are the edible seeds produced by pine trees. About 20 species of pine trees produce Pinenuts big enough to harvest however there are other edible varieties of Pinenuts – these are not just large enough to be a viable food crop. Pinenuts are frequently added to meat, fish, salads and vegetable dishes or baked into bread and are an essential component of Italian pesto sauce.

Pistachio kernels are often eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted and are also used in pistachio ice cream,  historically in Neapolitan ice cream. Also in Pistachio butter, Pistachio paste and confections such as baklava and Pistachio chocolate. They are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.

Pistachio kernels are often eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted and are also used in pistachio ice cream,  historically in Neapolitan ice cream. Also in Pistachio butter, Pistachio paste and confections such as baklava and Pistachio chocolate. They are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.

Pistachio kernels are often eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted and are also used in pistachio ice cream,  historically in Neapolitan ice cream. Also in Pistachio butter, Pistachio paste and confections such as baklava and Pistachio chocolate. They are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.

Whole poppy seeds are widely used as a spice and decoration in and on top of many baked goods. Buns and soft white bread pastries are often sprinkled on top with black and white poppy seeds. Poppy seeds are used in various German breads and desserts. Poppy seeds are often added to hamburger buns.

Pumpkin seeds are small, flat, green, edible seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a popular snack that can be found hulled or semi-hulled. Pumpkin seeds roasted is a popular Halloween treat. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein, magnesium, copper and zinc.

Pumpkin seeds are small, flat, green, edible seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a popular snack that can be found hulled or semi-hulled. Pumpkin seeds roasted is a popular Halloween treat. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein, magnesium, copper and zinc.

Sesame seed is a common ingredient in various cuisines. It is used whole in cooking for its rich nutty flavour. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to breads, including bagels and the tops of hamburger buns. Sesame seeds may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks.