Pine nuts

Benefits:

• Together with almonds, they have the highest protein content of all nuts and are therefore especially recommended among vegetarians.
• With regard to minerals, they are noted for their phosphorus (good for bones and teeth), iron and potassium content.

Uses:

- Food:

The use of pine nuts is basically limited to food and they are eaten as a snack and as an ingredient in sauces, meat products, baking and confectionery.

- Other uses:

Aside from its fruit, the pine tree is also very useful for its resin, as a fuel and for manufacturing furniture, structures and utensils.