Explore the Tasty World of Pecans

From pies and cheese balls to salads and casseroles, pecans are a versatile ingredient that add rich flavor to dishes. Learn more about this nutrient-rich superfood that’s more than just a pie ingredient.

• Pecans are a tree nut native to North America.
• Botanically, pecans are classified as a drupe due to their single stone or pit surrounded by a husk, technically making them a fruit.
• Pecans have a sweet and buttery flavor, making them a nice addition to both sweet and savory recipes.
• While high in fat and calories, pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including zinc, copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and are a good source of fiber.
• Pecans are associated with multiple health benefits, including heart health because they’re rich in monosaturated fatty acids. They also stabilize blood sugar with their high fiber content, and benefit brain function with their mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• Pecan trees can live and produce nuts for more than 300 years.