Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees, pine trees are mainly spread across the Northern hemisphere and are found in Asia, Europe, the Near East and North America. Pine nuts have been collected since ancient times. They were prized by the Romans and Greeks, today pine nuts are considered a gourmet product and are highly regarded as an ingredient in multitude of recipes.
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The pine tree belongs to the Pinaceae family and the Pinus genus is the largest and most important genus of conifers with more than 100 species, found mainly in the Northern hemisphere. A great number of species of the genus Pinus produce edible seeds. Pine trees are evergreen, coniferous resinous trees whose height depends on the species, ranging from 10 m up to 30 m tall.
Most of the pine nuts available on the market come from natural forests, where no cultivation techniques are applied except for silvicultural practices. In hand-harvesting, the still-closed green cones are collected by gatherers and piled into heaps to dry in the sun, so that the cone scales open and loosen the seeds. The most common blooming (March-May) and harvesting months (October-March) may vary depending on the pine tree species and the area.
Used as snack- Raw pine nuts- Roasted / candied pine nuts- In nut and dried fruit mixesUsed as ingredient- Decoration in dishes- Bakery industry- Confectionary industry- Pesto industrtyOther Uses- Oil industry- Cosmetic