Pecan Nuts 100g

Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are large-sized deciduous tree, which belongs to the member of hickory family, Juglandaceae. Pecan nuts are botanical fruits and not true nuts. Each fruit is generally oblong, wrinkled and dark brown in color. Though the pecan tree is native to south central and south eastern regions of the United States, it is now cultivated around the world. The pecan tree is the state tree of Texas. Spanish explorers used to call the pecan, nuez de la arruga that translates close to the meaning “wrinkle nut”.

Pecans are rich in MUFA and fiber. Powered with antioxidants, pecans lower the risk of developing precancerous fibrocystic breast disease also called fibroadenomas. Along with walnuts and peanuts, pecans also exhibited anti-proliferative effect due to the ellagic acid it contains.

• Weight – 100g