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Pine Nuts
In India, the Chilgoza is primarily grown in Kashmir & Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh has the largest Chilgoza forests. The raw cones is firstly cracked to get the kernels out, and then they need to be shelled to reveal the edible ‘pine nut’ itself.
About the Product
Nutty Store is committed to home deliver these prestigious Pinenuts to where they are required all over Gurgaon and Delhi NCR. These pine nuts are highly expensive because it faces the risk of extinction. With little natural regeneration and moreover to take pine out of pine cones is very high labor intensive job. Collecting these edible seeds produced by pine cones takes a long time. About 20 species of pine trees provide edible nuts, with different species being cultivated in different parts of the world. Also with climate changes that are affecting the crops worldwide, the produce has been low and demand growing as pine nuts are a major ingredient in the preparation of pesto sauce.
Pine Nuts Recommendations For Storage
Pine nuts are grown in high altitude areas and therefore should be stored in extremely cool conditions (-5°c to 4°c), so storing in a air tight container in fridge is must in order to preserve their taste.
Shelled pine nuts have a shorter life. Shelled Pine Nuts should not be exposed or kept in warm or humid environment. Shelled Pine nuts deteriorate rapidly, becoming rancid within a few weeks or even days in warm humid conditions.
They must not be exposed to strong and pungent odors.
Pine Nuts Shelf Life
If frozen, pine nuts can last for a long duration on average being 3 to 4 months. However, if exposed to hot humid environment and not taken care of, their taste can deteriorate within a couple of days.
Pine Nuts Origin
Afghanistan
China
Korea
Product Price
₹700 – ₹6,500
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