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At Pecan Nation, we are incredibly passionate about pecans and want to grow our PECAN-oisseur™ community by sharing everything there is to know about these incredible nuts. Here are some tidbits you might be interested in. Have more questions? Please reach out.
We harvest our pecans in October, November, and December every year, however, you can purchase your favorite snacking pecans anytime online or in stores.
We grow over 40 pecan varieties, however, our signature fresh pecans are four main types: Elliot, Schley, Desirables, and Farley. These pecan variations grow best in our groves and are incredibly versatile, making them the ideal snack or ingredient for any occasion.
While most people picture pecans as brown and shriveled, those qualities are often signs that the nuts are not fresh or properly cultivated. A good quality pecan will have a light golden color with a soft and buttery texture. Our signature pecans are also perfectly plump and naturally sweet tasting.
Pecans do not necessarily spoil, but the natural oils can become rancid and diminish the flavor. Exposure to moisture, high heat and air, or improper storage can speed up the process. You’ll be able to tell when the oil within the pecan has become rancid by a strong odor and a bitter or sour taste. To prevent this from happening, its best to store your pecans in a cool, dry place.
The shelf life of pecans can be influenced by a number of factors, from how you store them to whether they are shelled or unshelled. Pecans stored in air-tight plastic containers in low temperatures can last up to six months if shelled. Unshelled pecans, stored in the same conditions, can last between nine to twelve months. If you place unshelled pecans in a freezer, they can last for two to four years and still retain their flavor.
Pecans are naturally high in antioxidants and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and much more. Our pecans are all made with high quality, simple and natural ingredients. Check out our flavor varieties for a specific ingredient list.
Only our Roasted & Salted flavor variety is made with Peanut Oil. We do not add oils to any of our other roasted pecans. However, we bring out their natural oils by roasting them slowly in small batches.
A single serving or an ounce of pecans, which is around 20 halves, contains 3.9 grams of carbohydrates. Pecans have one of the lowest carbs per serving compared to other nuts.
Yes, pecans are gluten-free in their natural state and we do not add any ingredients that contain gluten into our flavor varieties.
Our pecans are made in a facility that handles peanuts and other tree nuts. We are working on finding a solution so customers with peanut or other tree nut allergies are able to enjoy our pecans.
Our pecans are available in retail locations nationwide as well as online. Visit our Where to Buy page to find a specific store near you.
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