Pine nuts are rich in calories, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals and packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals. The high caloric content of pines comes from their fats. However, the nuts are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid that helps to lower LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol” in the blood. Pine or cedar nuts contain essential fatty acid (ω-6 fat) pinolenic acid. Recent research has shown its potential use in weight loss by curbing the appetite. Like almonds, pines are an excellent source of vitamin E and are free from gluten and therefore are a popular ingredient in the preparation of gluten free food formulas. Pinenuts are excellent source of B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) and folates. These vitamins functions as co-factors for enzymes during cellular substrate metabolism.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Typical analysis, to be used as a guide only:
| Ave/50g | Ave/100g | |
| Energy | 1464 kJ | 2928 kJ |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13.0 g |
| Fat Total | 35.0 g | 70.0 g |
| – Saturated | 2.1 g | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3 g | 4.5 g |
| – Sugars | 1.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 3 mg |
Country of Origin
China
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