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Aleppo pine seeds

Aleppo pine seeds are edible pine nuts used toasted or raw in salads, pastries, and savory dishes.

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About Aleppo pine seeds

Aleppo pine seeds are the edible kernels found inside the cones of the Aleppo pine. They are used raw or toasted in salads, pastries, breads, stuffings, grain dishes, and savoury preparations. They may be sold shelled for immediate use or enclosed in a hard shell that must be removed.

The kernels have a mild, nutty, resinous flavour and a firm, oily texture. Fresh kernels are tenderer than stale ones, while toasting deepens their aroma and adds crispness. Prolonged cooking softens them, and size and freshness also influence the eating quality.

They are small, pale cream-coloured seeds, sold as shelled kernels or unshelled seeds. Shelled kernels can be eaten raw, toasted in a dry pan, or incorporated into doughs and fillings. The hard shell is removed before eating and is not normally consumed.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Aleppo pine seeds

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Aleppo pine seeds nutrition & diet

Aleppo pine seeds nutritional value

Reference: Pine nuts, kernel only

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
688kcal
Protein
14.0g
Carbs
4.0g
Fat
68.6g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

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Compare the right form: Match the reference to confirmed Aleppo pine kernels, not another pine-nut species, and specify raw, toasted, salted, or recipe-incorporated form.

Diet considerations

Aleppo pine seeds are plant-derived kernels if that identity is confirmed. Compatibility can change through salted or sweetened processing, pastry coatings, mixed-nut products, dairy, or animal-derived additions. A dish containing cereal-based dough or sauces also changes the relevant dietary interpretation, while the edible kernel portion remains the key identity.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Composition of foods integrated dataset (CoFID), 2021 — 14-839 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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