Pine nuts: the treasure of longevity in nuts, the perfect blend of nutrition and culture Whenever the Spring Festival comes, a handful of pine nuts is always indispensable in every household's New Year's goods. Gently bite open the shell, and the unique fragrance of pine wood permeates the mouth. This is not only a kind of taste enjoyment, but also a symbol of reunion and good luck in the hearts of Chinese people. Pine nuts, a precious gift from pine trees, have won the reputation of "longevity fruit" for their rich nutritional value and long-standing cultural connotations. Let us walk into the world of pine nuts together and explore the natural mysteries and humanistic feelings contained in this little nut.
Pine nuts are the seeds of red pine, a plant of the pine family. As a gymnosperm, it does not have a peel coating like pecans and pistachios, but is directly exposed between the scales of the pine tower. Among the pine plants, most species of five-needle pine have larger seeds and…