Shell

Nuts

Shell

Pili shells are hard and labour-intensive to crack; export kernels are fragile once free. Shell is not food—aspirate grit carefully. Sound shells protect high-oil meats a little longer if cool. Compost clean shells. Flavour lives only in the cured kernel.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CrackedCraftDiscardedSteamed Closed

Traits

HardProtectiveStock PotentialUsually Not Eaten

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 348

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 2.44 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.49 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.98 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.97 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 4.83 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 78.1 g
  • Dietary Fibre 55 g
  • Total Sugars 3 g
  • Complex / starch 8 g
  • Protein 3.5 g
  • Water 12 g
Detailed nutrients

Shell is largely mineral; edible value is minimal except as calcium source when finely prepared.

History

PH

Philippine communities used pili as a valued native nut long before modern export grading.

PH

Regional pili candies and roasted nuts became Bicol and national specialties.

Export pili targeted gourmet markets as a premium tropical nut.

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