Nuts
Shelled
Shelled pine nut is kernel stock already removed from the hard shell—the everyday form for pesto, pilaf, and baking. Convenience is total; shelf life is short if the pantry is warm. Taste target is sweet-resinous with a soft ivory bite and clean aroma free of cardboard. Industrial shelling has already done the hard work; your job is cold storage and gentle toasting. Ready for immediate cooking. Vacuum packs help but still deserve refrigeration or freezing after opening. Check for shell shards before blending pesto. Broken pieces are common and fine for sauces. Compared with pre-ground meal, shelled stock lets you control the freshness of every grind. Buy small packs—this is not a bulk annual purchase.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 58.1 g
- Saturated Fat 4.52 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 24.6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 29.1 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 4.92 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Total Carbohydrate 17.1 g
- Dietary Fibre 8.3 g
- Total Sugars 3.94 g
- Complex / starch 4.73 g
- Protein 11.7 g
- Water 3.46 g
- Energy 638 kcal
- Water 3.46 g
- Carbohydrates 17.1 g
- Protein 11.7 g
- Fat 58.1 g
- Saturated Fat 4.52 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 24.6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 29.1 g
- Omega-3 2.33 g
- Vitamins 76.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.73 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 12.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 33.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 5.84 mg
- Vitamin K 5.8 µg
- Minerals 346 mg
- Major Minerals 345 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.18 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.73 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.43 · vitamin-b6: 0.13 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 12.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 33.1 · vitamin-e: 5.84 · vitamin-k: 5.8 ·
Minerals
Shell is largely mineral; edible value is minimal except as calcium source when finely prepared.
History
Mediterranean peoples harvested stone-pine seeds as a valued oily food.
Roman-era cookery used pine nuts in sauces and stuffed dishes.
Global trade mixed Mediterranean and Asian pine-nut species for different price points.
Pesto culture and Chinese supply chains dominated everyday pine-nut commerce.