Pine nuts also acts as an energy booster because of the high contents of mono-unsaturated fat, protein and iron. Pine nuts are an excellent source of magnesium. Pine nuts are known to shield you against heart diseases as they contain magnesium, vitamin E, mono-unsaturated fatty acids, Vitamin K and manganese which together forms the recipe for protection against heart diseases.

1. Interesting Facts About Pine Nuts
Things to Know About Storing Pine Nuts
In the market you will get pine nuts that are most often than not, shelled. However in some other
cases, they come with no shell. The nuts that are shelled usually lasts longer.
It is important to note that the high content of oil in pine nuts makes them turn rancid if they are not
stored carefully. If you are buying pine nuts from a wholesale market in bulk or directly from South
Africa nuts exporters, make sure you smell them to detect if they are rancid or not. It is
advisable that you purchase the nuts from a source that has a high turnover to ensure maximum
freshness.
Both shelled and unshelled pine nuts must be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator which
can make them last for up to a month or three months inside the freezer.
The world pine nut market is really small compared to the demands. They are therefore one of the
costliest nuts. There are raw pine nut suppliers in South Africa that are grown in healthy conditions
and by farmers who are given the best advantages by the growers. The pine nuts are packed in
sealed vacuumed bags that must be kept in the unopened condition in a cool and dry environment
to make them last for at least one year from packaging.
The Nutritional Benefits that pine nuts have:

2. All nut sources are powerhouses of nutrients. Pine nuts nutritional benefits include the fact that
they are very successful in suppressing appetite. If you are looking towards losing weight,
consuming pine nuts aids you very well. Scientists say that the fatty acids that pine nuts contain
help release high amounts of CCK or cholecystokinin that suppresses appetite to quite an extent.
Women are particularly benefitted from consuming pine nuts as they contain pinolenic acid.
Pine nuts also acts as an energy booster because of the high contents of mono-unsaturated fat,
protein and iron. Pine nuts are an excellent source of magnesium.
Pine nuts are known to shield you against heart diseases as they contain magnesium, vitamin E,
mono-unsaturated fatty acids, Vitamin K and manganese which together forms the recipe for
protection against heart diseases.

3. For all those who wish to hold on to their young and youthful skin, consumption of pine nuts is the
answer. These nuts have vitamins A, B, C, D and E and lutein and antioxidants which combats free
radicals which is at the heart of ageing.
Since pine nuts and most nuts in general are packed with vitamins, they become important
supplements for maintaining eye health. Pine nuts shield you against eye diseases like macular
degeneration that comes with age.
Some Basic Tips for Cooking With Pine Nuts:
Pine nuts are roasted on a flat tray at 350-degree F in the oven for about ten minutes, shaking the
container midway through the process. They can also be toasted in a dry skillet over the hob,
stirring it occasionally until they have a nice tinge of golden on them. Toasting them brings out
more flavour.
You will find ground pine nuts in stores if you want to use them in your desserts.

4. Contact Details:
Name: Valley Macadamia
Email Id: admin@svmd.co.za
Address:Kiepersol Road Hazyview, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1241
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)13 737 8300
Fax: +27(0)13 737 8014
Website: http://valleymacs.co.za/