Pine nuts are a nutritious snack that can be eaten raw or roasted. They can be added to salads, sprinkled over hummus, or mixed as part of pesto or other sauces.
 
Pine nuts are predominantly cultivated in the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe and North America. Different species, environments and regions contribute to small variations in the shape and nutritional composition of pine nuts. Asian pine nuts are short, while European varieties are long and thin.
 
The small, sweet, teardrop-shaped pine nuts command a high price due to the time and labor involved in harvesting them: it can take up to 25 years for pine trees to begin producing edible pine nuts and significantly longer for production to reach its peak! ;
 
Health Benefits: 
1) Pine nuts promote good cardiovascular health by lowering LDL ("bad cholesterol") levels in the blood.  
2) Regular consumption of pine nuts may contribute to healthier glucose levels, reducing the risk of developing diabetes.
3) Pine nuts contain brain-boosting Omega-3 fatty acids, which may help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia and depressive symptoms.
4) Pine nuts contain a combination of protein, fiber and healthy fats, which help keep you fuller for longer.
 
Average Nutritional Declaration per 100g of Pine Nuts:
Energy: 673 kcal
Lipids: 68 g
- of which saturated: 4.9 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
- of which sugars: 3.6 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Protein: 14 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Iron: 5.5 mg
Magnesium: 251 mg