Often described as a "buttery" nut, pecans have a smooth texture and are a sweeter tasting in comparison to other nuts. Our pecans are NASAA certified organic and produced in Australia.
Historical Consumption
Pecans have historically been eaten by the Native Indian Americans. The first commercialized pecan plantation can be traced back to Mexico, and are documented to have taken place around 1711 by Spanish colonists. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were reputed to have loved pecans so much that they had trees planted in their gardens. Recipes such as Pecan pie were popularized in North Americas Mid west, and Texas has even adopted the Pecan tree as its state tree.
Health Benefits
Pecans are a quality source of protein, are the richest source of antioxidants among tree nuts and contain over 19 vitamins and minerals. Agave syrup and mesquite are both Low GI, sweet tasting foods, which makes caramel pecans suitable for people with blood sugar challenges.