Pine nut
Pine nuts are the edible
seeds of
pines (family
Pinaceae, genus Pinus). About 20 species of pine produce seeds large enough to be worth harvesting; in other pines the seeds are also edible, but are too small to be of value as a human food.
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Pine Nuts
Also known as pignolias and pinon. The pine nut is the seed of the stone pine. They have a creamy look and a light 'pine' taste. They are used often in Italian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cooking.