L’Orenta Nuts offers premium medium pecan pieces with a buttery flavor and just the right amount of crunch. This hearty snack is great for use during cooking and baking.
There are so many qualities that make pecans the perfect snack. Along with anti-inflammatory benefits, pecans have more flavonoids (an antioxidant) than any other tree nut.
Treat yourself to our medium pecan pieces available in 1 lb, 5 lb, 15 lb, and 30 lb sizes. Order yours today!
L’Orenta Nuts offers premium medium pecan pieces with a buttery flavor and just the right amount of crunch. This hearty snack is great for use during cooking and baking.
There are so many qualities that make pecans the perfect snack. Along with anti-inflammatory benefits, pecans have more flavonoids (an antioxidant) than any other tree nut.
Treat yourself to our medium pecan pieces available in 1 lb, 5 lb, 15 lb, and 30 lb sizes. Order yours today!
Health Benefits
Pecans are a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help lower blood pressure. Majority of the fat in pecans is a healthy type called monounsaturated fat. Eating monounsaturated fat instead of high saturated fats (like potato chips) can help lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol. Keeping your LDL cholesterol low cuts down your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Pecans include Vitamin A, Vitamin E and zinc, which all support your immune system and can help the body fight off infections. Pecans are fiber-packed and help promote colon health and facilitate regular bowel movements. This delicious nut also has anti inflammatory benefits and helps eliminate toxins inside of the body that can cause breakouts, dullness and excess oil, possibly resulting in an improved appearance of your skin.
Fun Facts
Pecans aren’t technically nuts, they are actually “drupes,” considered the fruit of a tree similar to peaches and plums. Pecans are related to walnuts. Pecan trees only produce nuts every two years and pecans trees are native to the United States. There are over 1,000 different varieties of pecan nuts. April 14th is National Pecan Day in the United States. Astronauts took pecans to the moon two times in the Apollo space mission. July 12th is national pecan pie day in the United States.Before a shelled pecan is ready to be sold, it must first be cleaned, sized, sterilized, cracked and finally, shelled. Can you imagine a pecan skyscraper? It would take 11,624 pecans, stacked end to end, to reach the top of the Empire State Building in New York City
How to Store and Select
In order to keep pecans fresh place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator or freezer. Bring the pecans to room temperature or cook them right away whenever you are ready to indulge in them, no need to thaw them. Shelled pecans can be kept in the refrigerator for about nine months and when stored in the freezer can last for about 2 years. It is best to use sealed plastic bags when storing pecans in the freezer. Do not expose pecans to direct sunlight or light as this may reduce the shelf life. Freeze your pecan in serving size bags, this way you can take out only what you will use and extend the shelf life of your pecans.
Made in The USA
Proudly made in The USA. Shipped directly from our distribution center located in San Antonio, Texas.
