What are pine?

pine nuts are edible pine seeds that are found in the pinus genus. These seeds have been used in the kitchen of Europe, North America and Asia for thousands of years because they have a high protein content, dietary fibers and taste. Some traditional recipes require these seeds and are often roasted to cause their distinctive taste, which is very walnut due to lack of better word. Most markets have pine nuts, although they can be an expensive special subject, so consumers should buy before buying them. The hard and often pointed cone protects the tender seeds inside the predators until the conical cracks open and store the seeds on the ground. Many pine treasures must be heated to burst, and therefore pine flies after a fire. Of the numerous types of pine trees, approximately 20 produce seeds, which are sufficiently large for people's harvest.

in Europe, most people use stone pine pine, a large species that produces large, plump, ivory -colored seeds. Nuts are particularly popUlary in Mediterranean countries, especially in Italy, where they are thrown on pizza, ground sauces and added to pasta. Pine nuts are also consumed from hand. The road stands on places such as Sicily and Greece, normally offer roasted nuts twisted in large papers for people who enjoy them straight.

Numerous Asian Pine varieties produce, among other things, usable pine nuts, popular ingredients in China and Korea. In America, they are harvested from Pinyon Pine and can be known as "Pinyons" in reference to a superior tree. The exact nutritional profile of these seeds varies depending on the species, but usually contain a large amount of protein, rich fat and fibers. Some also offer other vitamins aminerals.

For harvesting pine nuts, producers must first burst pine cones, usually heat. The seeds themselves must then be bombarded. After shelling have a short lifetime due to the highoil content. In order to prevent them to become rancid, the chefs should store them in the fridge or use them quickly. Uninitiated pine nuts can be purchased in some parts of the world and are usually cheaper than the shells, because less work was required to launch them.