Description

Many people are surprised to find that pine trees actually produce an edible nut thats not only tasty but high in nutritive value as well. In fact Pine Nuts have been widely consumed since prehistoric times and have enjoyed extensive culinary use in many different cultures. As with most nuts Pine Nuts are a good source of protein and they also contain thiamin (vitamin B1) and magnesium.Similar in size to sunflower seeds Pine Nuts are an excellent snack but they really shine when added to salads and other vegetable dishes or as a hearty addition to homebaked bread.