I do not know how many percent of the population have heard of the pecan nuts. But I'm afraid it's low. With this article we will increase it. And I'll tell you one thing: it is such a healthy product that it should be prescribed by Social Security (one handful every 24 hours orally). It is a food that belongs to the group of nuts and it was discovered by man a long time ago. Thousands and thousands of years. In fact, Native Americans used them to cure tuberculosis. Want to know more? Keep reading!
Pecan walnut cultivation
The pecan nut is the fruit of the species Carya illinoinensis, also known as pecan or pecan. The pecan or walnut is native to the Southeastern United States and Mexico, both are its main distributors. However, it is cultivated in countries such as South Africa, Azerbaijan, China, Australia, Ukraine, Brazil and other countries of South America. In addition, it is also making its way next to the Andalusian farmhouses of the south of Spain.
Pecan nuts are one of the fruits top in the Mexican country. Thus, the pecan walnut is conserved by a large network of agricultural institutions, since its fruit is very profitable for the country. In fact, it waits in the Pecanero Walnut National Germplasm Bank the largest collection of germplasm in the Carya illinoinensis from the country. It is not surprising since we are talking about a food with a very high nutritional value surpassing the common or Castile walnut. However, we must not forget that it is an equally very beneficial food for health. In addition, in Spain, the common walnut is cheaper than the pecan.
In most cases when the product in question is imported the price usually rises. Sometimes, it can also be due to the month of the year in which we are, but in this case, the price goes up and down. On the contrary, the product imported it has a price base height.
In Spain, pecan nuts are not a typical product and are grown only in Granada and Málaga and, in very little quantity. For this reason, its price is almost double that of the common walnut. We have checked it in Carrefour, one of the largest supermarkets in the country. 200 grams of pecan nuts cost $4,66, while the normal walnut 2,89 euros.
Benefits and properties of pecans
Why is this nut from the dried fruits more nutritious of the market together with the "Queen of nuts" (click on the link if you want to know who the «Queen«)? First, cholesterol-freel. And not only that, but it also reduces it ("the bad one", since "the good one" keeps it at its levels). Second, packed with Vitamins: vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B3 and folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin E. Well loaded with the latter which makes them a powerful antirust. Third, good source of proteins and fiberas well as minerals like phosphorus, iron, calcium and potassium.
Thanks to all these nutrients the pecan nuts help us take care of our health. They lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and provide protection against diseases such as diabetes, cancer or the arteriosclerosis. For this reason it is worth trying to include this food in our daily diet.
Its usefulness in the kitchen is very diverse: in recipes, cakes, cereal bowls, cookies, croquettes, muffins, cakes. Wow, like the common walnut we know. The only difference is that it tastes a bit sweeter. A good idea is to take them as a "snack". It satisfies you, it is tasty and at the same time it is more than healthy.
The last cake we have made with pecans and sweet potato. We have also added dried apricots and ginger.
A delicious, juicy flavor with a crunchy touch provided by walnuts. You'll see how good it is.
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The complete recipe if you click on ... https://t.co/HMjb6ZPrDd pic.twitter.com/qOGxdPANJv- Carol's Recipes (@recetasdecarol) November 19, 2020
The more different foods and nutrients you include in your diet, the more varied it will be. And not only that, but you will enjoy gastronomy in another way, since you can play with different ingredients and flavors and exploit your creativity like this. On many occasions, people get tired of following a healthy diet because they always eat the same thing. On the contrary, discover new foods and gradually incorporate those that you like the most. it is very enriching. For that reason, if you haven't done them yet, We encourage you to go to a supermarket and try the pecans.
