Are you looking for nuts that start with “P”? You have found the right article. You will find all of them listed here, along with a brief description. Read further to learn more!
1. Pachira Aquatic
This tropical wetland tree, also known as French peanut, is native to Central and South America. It is mostly found in streams and swamps where it grows best. It bears egg-shaped capsule fruits which contain 10 to 25 nuts. The nuts are edible and are described to taste like European chestnuts. They are commonly ground and mixed into a drink.
2. Pachira glabra
This wetland tree is native to eastern Brazil, where it grows in rivers and other waterways. It can reach up to 18 meters high with compound fanned leaves, grey-green bark, and swollen base trunk. It bears a green smooth fruit containing 10 to 25 brown seeds. The seeds are rich in oil sharing the same taste as peanuts and are commonly served boiled or roasted or ground and mixed in drinks.
3. Pangium edule
This tall tree is native to the mangrove swamps of Southeast Asia. It bears a poisonous fruit which can be edible after fermentation. The fresh fruits and seeds contain hydrogen cyanide which is very harmful if not handled properly. However, after fermentation, the seeds or nuts are valued for their culinary uses.
4. Peanut
Botanically a legume, this crop is grown mainly for its edible seeds and high oil content. Peanuts are usually served boiled and roasted although they can be processed into a paste (peanut butter). In addition to being used as food, they are also valued in industrial use such as paint, varnish, and lubricating oil.
5. Pecan
Carya illinoinensis or pecan is a species of hickory native to Mexico and United States. They are mainly cultivated for their seeds. Georgia, New Mexico, and Texas are the main producers of pecan contributing almost half of the world’s total. Pecan seeds are edible and are described to taste like butter. It can be eaten fresh or cooked in sweets and other dishes.
6. Pine nuts
Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pines belonging to the family Pinaceae with 20 species of pines producing large seeds. They have been eaten since old age in Europe and Asia and are mostly cooked with meat, fish, and vegetables.
7. Pistachio
Pistacia vera or pistachio is a member of the cashew family. This small tree originated from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree is commonly cultivated for its edible seeds. Pistachio nuts are commonly eaten fresh or roasted and sometimes as an ice cream flavoring or used in confectionery products.
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