Pecans
Pecans
Pecans (pronunciation: /pɪˈkɑːn/) are a type of nut native to North America. They are a member of the hickory family, and are known for their rich, buttery flavor and high nutritional value.
Etymology
The word "pecan" comes from the Algonquin word "pacane," which means "nut requiring a stone to crack."
Description
Pecans are oval or oblong in shape, with a smooth, glossy shell that is thin and easy to crack. The nut inside is golden brown, with a rich, buttery flavor. Pecans are often used in cooking and baking, particularly in traditional Southern U.S. recipes.
Nutritional Value
Pecans are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber. They also contain significant amounts of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins, and zinc.
Related Terms
- Nut (fruit): A hard-shelled fruit that does not split open to release its seed.
- Hickory: A type of tree in the walnut family, many species of which produce edible nuts.
- Algonquin: A group of Native American tribes who lived in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
- Vitamin E: A group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols.
- Vitamin A: A group of unsaturated nutritional organic compounds that includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and several provitamin A carotenoids.
- Folic Acid: A form of the water-soluble vitamin B9.
- Calcium: A chemical element necessary for living organisms, including humans.
- Magnesium: A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12.
- Phosphorus: A chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15.
- Potassium: A chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19.
- B vitamins: A class of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism.
- Zinc: A chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pecans
- Wikipedia's article - Pecans
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