Raw pine nuts

• Pine nuts are the edible seeds of several types of pine trees.
• Greek authors refer to pine trees as a source of food as early as more than 2300 years ago.
• Pine nuts are mainly a source of polyunsaturated fat.
• Pine nuts are high in vitamins E and K, manganese, copper, zinc and magnesium.
• Pine nuts are an excellent source of B-group vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B-6.
• Pine nuts are gluten-free.
• The glycemic index (GI) of one serving of pine nuts is 0.
• Unshelled pine nuts have a long shelf life and can be stored for many months.
• Shelled pine nuts should be stored in a hermetically sealed jar and in refrigerator.
• Pine nuts can cause taste disturbances - bitter metallic taste in the mouth. It appears a few days after they are consumed and can last up to several weeks. It disappears without the need for additional measures and without consequences.