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Pine nuts

Pine nuts are edible tree seeds used for garnishing, pesto, sauces, and baking.

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About Pine nuts

Pine nuts are edible kernels from selected pine cones. They are used whole or chopped in pesto, sauces, salads, stuffings, baked goods, confectionery, and as garnishes. Their delicate character works both as a finishing ingredient and when incorporated into cooked dishes.

Raw kernels have a soft, oily texture and a mild, buttery flavour. Toasting deepens their aroma, firms the texture, and adds a lightly browned, more pronounced nutty taste. Kernels from different pine species can vary in size, shape, richness, and flavour.

They are commonly sold shelled, either raw or toasted, and may also be salted or incorporated into prepared foods. Pine nuts can remain whole, be sliced, or be chopped. Gentle dry-toasting or pan-toasting changes their colour, firmness, and aroma, so they should be watched closely.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for pine nuts

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

pine nuts

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pine nut (shell on)

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English

pine nut kernel (dried)

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pine nut kernel (raw)

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Pine nut(Jat), Raw

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Pine nut(Jat), Roasted

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Pine nuts, kernel only

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roasted pin nuts

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Pine nuts nutrition & diet

Pine nuts nutritional value

Nuts, pine nuts, dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
673kcal
Protein
13.7g
Carbs
13.1g
Fat
68.4g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use shelled pine-nut kernels and distinguish raw, dry-roasted, oil-roasted, salted, and ground forms. Toasting can change preparation weight and flavor, while sauces and pastries may combine the kernels with oil, cheese, flour, or sugar. Portions should refer to the edible kernels, not shells.

Compare the right form: Match references to the relevant edible pine species and shelled kernel form; raw, roasted, ground, and prepared products require separate identification.

Diet considerations

Pine nuts are plant-origin conifer seeds, but exact species and preparation can matter. Plain kernels differ from pesto, pastries, coatings, and seasoned mixes containing cheese, dairy, cereal ingredients, or animal-derived additions. Compatibility also changes when the serving is part of a carbohydrate-containing composite dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

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: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, pine nuts, dried ↗. 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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