Pine nuts are edible oilseeds found inside pinecones.
Italian pine nuts are considered to be the finest in the world; they are elongated in shape, ivory in colour, and have a rich flavour with a resinous aftertaste reminiscent of pine trees.
We also offer another variety of pine nuts that comes from Siberia; Siberian pine nuts are smaller and rounder compared to Italian ones, their colour is closer to yellow, and they taste sweeter.
Pine nuts are renowned for their sweet and delicate flavour, and they are a very popular ingredient in various recipes, among which the famous ‘Genoese pesto sauce’.
They can be eaten raw or roasted and are tasty additions to salads, pasta dishes, sweets, and desserts.
Pine nuts are a high-calory food, and they have been used by explorers and travellers as a concentrated source of energy since ancient times. They are rich in healthy fats, proteins, fibre, vitamins among which vitamin E, and minerals like magnesium and zinc. Furthermore, they are a good source of antioxidants which help protect the organism from damage caused by free radicals.

FUN FACTS ABOUT PINE NUTS

In order to guarantee the freshness and purity of the product, the cultivation and harvesting of pine nuts in Italy have to follow strict agricultural practices.
Local production of pine nuts contributes to environmental sustainability and the preservation of Italian culinary traditions.