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Nuts
Nuts are hard fruits or seeds from various trees and shrubs, with an edible kernel protected by a shell. They are rich in fats, protein, and minerals, making them nutrient-dense foods.
🍴 other📅 year-round🌍 Nuts come from many parts of the world, including Central Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean region, and the Americas.
⚠️ nuts🥗 vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, keto, paleo
🍳 Culinary uses
Nuts are eaten raw or roasted as a snack, added to salads and muesli, and used as the basis for nut butters and confectionery.
🔍 How to choose
When choosing nuts, check their freshness and avoid nuts with damaged shells or signs of rancidity.
📦 Storage
Nuts are best stored in a sealed container in a cool, dark place to help prevent rancidity.
🔄 Substitutes
Nuts can be replaced with seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
💚 Health benefits
Nuts provide fats, protein, and minerals.
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Nuts are hard fruits or seeds from various trees and shrubs, with an edible kernel protected by a hard shell. In culinary usage, the term also includes some botanically different foods, such as peanuts, cashews, and almonds.
Types
| Nut | Origin | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut | Central Asia | Brain-like shape, slightly bitter flavour |
| Hazelnut | Europe | Round, sweet, crunchy |
| Almond | Mediterranean region | Elongated shape, delicate flavour |
| Cashew | Brazil | Soft, creamy, kidney-shaped |
| Pecan | North America | Similar to a walnut, but sweeter |
| Macadamia nut | Australia | Round, buttery, crisp |
| Brazil nut | Amazon region | Large, rich in selenium |
| Pistachio | Middle East | Green, mildly salty |
Culinary uses
- raw or roasted as a snack
- in salads, muesli, and granola
- ground as a base for cake layers
- nut butter – peanut butter and almond butter
- in confectionery – marzipan, nougat, and pralines
- in sauces – walnuts in pesto and cashews in Indian cuisine
Storage
Because of their high oil content, nuts become rancid relatively quickly. They are best stored in a sealed container in a cool, dark place. Unshelled nuts keep longer than shelled nuts.
Allergies
Nut allergies are among the most serious food allergies. Tree nuts are among the major allergens that must be declared on food labels where applicable.