Chinese Pinenut Kernels

Nutrition Facts

• Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
• Antioxidant vitamins (C, D, A, E)
• B Vitamins
• Iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc and selenium
• Lutein

Health Benefits

• Boost cardiovascular health
• Raise the energy levels in the body
• Improve vision
• Help reduce weight
• Help against anaemia, raising iron levels in the body

Nutrition Analysis

The nutrition analysis shows that 100 g pinenut kernel seeds contain 673 calories, 13.7 g protein, 13.1 g carbohydrate, 68.4 g fat (4.9 g saturated, 18.8 g and 34.1 g monounsaturated polyunsaturated) and 3.7 g of fibre.

How to eat

You can eat pinenut kernels…

• Adding them raw or roasted to salads, but also in starchy foods such as rice, quinoa and bulgur, thus increasing their nutritional value.
• While using them for the preparation of various sauces such as pesto, or in cooked dishes such as stuffed vegetables and spinach.