List of Nuts

Almond is a dried fruit that is very nutritious. It is used in baking and as a flavoring agent. Almonds can be used in many forms, such as sliced (flaked, slivered), almond butter, almond milk and almond oil. These can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. The almond that we consume is a seed from the fruit of a tree that belongs to the peach family. The almond tree also bears beautiful pink and white flowers.

Consumption of soaked almonds is a very common practice. This is because the brown coating of almonds contains certain enzyme inhibitors that make the dry fruit difficult to digest. Soaking them over night and preferably removing the brown cover helps digest it faster.

Cashew tree is large and evergreen and contains fruits which are pear shaped called the cashew apple. It has a yellowish red color and has very sweet aroma and taste. This fruit has a single whitish seed called cashew seed or cashew nut.

The seed is surrounded with a double shell. It is a popular nut (dry fruit) which can be roasted or covered with salt or chocolate. The nuts can be eaten as a cocktail snack or used in baked dishes. They are mildly sweet in flavor and packed with energy.

The nuts have buttery texture and are cream white in color. It is commonly used in Indian cuisine and is also used for garnishing different sweets or curries.

Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant "Salvia hispanica", that belongs to the mint family and is popularly grown in Mexico. "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster.

It was largely unknown until researcher Wayne Coates began studying chia as an alternative crop for farmers in northern Argentina about 29 years ago. His research found anecdotal evidence of chia's positive health effects like boosting energy, stabilizing blood sugar, digestive aid and lowering cholesterol. Today, it is considered as a super food.

Cinnamaldehyde is the incredible compound that gives cinnamon its odour and flavour, and it can also ease swelling and prevent blood platelets from clumping together. Cinnamon can help manage this condition by reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.

 Figs are also called nature’s candy because they are high in natural sugar. It is the fruit of the fig tree (Ficus), which is a member of the mulberry family, usually found in Asia.

Flaxseeds are available whole or ground, and they are also incorporated into many commercially prepared foods such as breakfast cereals, crackers, and bread. Flaxseeds are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants, and contain important amounts of fiber, vitamin B1, and copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium.

Hazelnut are used generally  in combination with chocolate for chocolate truffles and products such as Cadbury chocolate bars, Nutella. Hazelnuts grow within protective husks, in clusters on hazelnut trees. When they ripen, the hazelnuts drop from the husks onto the ground, where they can be harvested. 

Makhana is a plant also known as Euryale Fox native to Eastern Asia. It produces white seeds which are edible. In India, especially in Punjab and Eastern parts, it is often roasted and fried. They are also considered pious in many cultures.

Melon Seeds are an excellent source of proteins, vitamins (folate, thiamine and niacin, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid), minerals (magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and manganese) fatty acids.

Peanuts, also known as groundnuts are a nutritious legume found all over the world. They are said to have originated in South America. They can be used for direct consumption, in food preparations, for deriving oil, making peanut flour or in the preparation of peanut butter. They contribute in improving the mental functions and blood flow.

Pistachio are nutrient-dense nuts with low fat content. They are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, healthy fats, antioxidants & vitamin E.

Poppy seeds have a mellow, neutral flavor which means they add a pleasant, flavorful crunch to salads, baked goods, Indian sweets, desserts.

Raisins are rich in dietary fiber, carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, and minerals like copper and iron, with a low fat content. 

These seeds from the sesame plant have a nutty flavor. The husked ones are called white sesame and the un-husked are black. They are widely used in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking.

With a crunchy texture and a nutty taste, they are added to many dishes for the extra flavor. Sesame seeds are tiny flat oval seeds and come in a variety of colors: white, yellow, black and red. Sesame seeds are the oldest known oilseed and have the highest content of oil than any other variety of nuts.

Sesame seeds are drought tolerant and are able to grow where most other seeds aren't able to.

Sunflower Seeds are rich in oil, it is the healthy form of plant oil that provides your body with polyunsaturated fats. Sunflower seeds also contain dozens of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that are necessary for a variety of physiological processes. They make a delightful, crunchy addition to a vegetable salad, provide flavor for a sandwich, or used for smoothies. muesli.

Walnuts are a valuable vegetarian source of the essential fatty acid omega-3. They also contain iron, selenium, calcium, zinc, vitamin E and some B vitamins. Walnuts are used in baking, sweets, smoothies & salad.