Many people are confused about walnuts, pecans, and carya. Today,i will tell you from the following aspects what is the difference between pecans and walnuts?
Pecan is the fruit of American carya, also known as "longevity fruit", and is one of the 17 pecans in the world. Hickory is both a plant and a nut. It can be said that hickory are a collective name for pecans, including pecans. However, in the market, pecans are mostly produced from China. The longevity fruit is extremely rich in nutrients. In addition to containing 40-50% oil, it also Contains protein, carotene, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins c, b1, b2, e, etc. The main component of the fat contained in pecans is glyceryl linoleate, which not only does not increase cholesterol after eating, but also reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. These oils can also supply the needs of the brain matrix. The trace elements zinc and manganese contained in longevity fruit are important components of the pituitary gland, and regular food is beneficial to the nutritional supplement of the brain, and has a brain-invigorating effect.
Hickory contains 7.23% protein, oil content of 48% to 53%, and the most is 69%. Walnut kernels contain more protein and unsaturated fatty acids necessary for human nutrition. In general, with the exception of pecans in some producing areas, their long-lived fruits are inferior.
The shell of the pecan is very thin and very peelable. It is as crisp as the citron, but slightly larger than the citron. The kernel is enlarged and sweet and fragrant. The fleshy flesh is between big walnuts and small walnuts, with a crispy texture and a strong aftertaste.
The pecan shell is thick, the kernels are crunchy and sweet, and the aroma is appealing. The taste is sweet and sweet, but not fragrant.
The taste of Pecan and walnut has their own characteristics. It is difficult to say who is better or who is worse. You can decide according to your preferences.
