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A LA CARTE
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🐝 Supplier / Place Of Origin：A LA CARTE / Spain
🔖 Certification： Organic European
🌱 About the Producer：
We select our suppliers for the love they put in their products,
seeking the best quality while respecting traditional production methods.
Most of them are family owned, of human size. We value the direct collaboration with them.
By buying directly at the source, we are proud to contribute to the local economy,
while ensuring that, ultimately, our clients get the most tasty and fresh products at the best prices.
All our farmers follow specific certifications minimizing the use of chemicals. From sustainable agriculture ‘’Agriculture Raisonnee’’ (AR) to Organic certified ‘’Agriculture Biologique’’ (AB), these guarantees that the fruits delivered to you a safe and healthy. On top of the tests done by our farmers, we also perform our own chemical test upon each arrival of the fruits.
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🛍 Product Information (Main) (English)：
Binomial Name：Carya illinoinensis
Chinese Name：碧根果仁
Other Names：Pecan
Product Description：Pecan nuts, also known as "longevity fruit", are the fruits of American pecans. They have the functions of nourishing the kidneys and brain, replenishing qi, moisturizing the skin, and blackening the beard and hair. The shell is very brittle and easy to peel off, and the texture of the meat is between that of a large walnut and a small walnut. Pecans are abundant in North America, Australia and other countries. Nowadays, a small amount of pecans have been planted in Zhejiang Province in my country. The fruits are rich in nutrients and delicious. Since the fat content of pecan nuts is relatively high, it is recommended to consume them no more than twice a week and no more than 3 pecans each time. Too many pecan nuts will make the body fat and affect blood lipids.
The English name "Pecan" comes from the transliteration of the Algonquian language "Pakan", a North American indigenous language.
Native to the North American continent of the United States and northern Mexico.
Variety：Pecans are one of the 17 species of pecans in the world. They are classified by shape: (1) large pointed; (2) medium pointed; (3) small pointed; (4) large round; (5) medium round; (6) Small circle.
Supply Season：Hong Kong is supplied throughout the year.
The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruiting period July November.
Storage Method：Seal the bag after each meal to keep it dry. If the storage environment or the weather is humid, it is best to put it in the refrigerator. Open the packaging bag and pour it out each time you eat, and then seal the packaging bag for storage.
#Should Be / Avoided：
Appropriate: kidney deficiency, lung deficiency, neurasthenia, lack of qi and blood, cancer patients, pregnant women, diabetics should eat more; especially suitable for mental workers and teenagers.
Contraindications: Diarrhea, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire; phlegm-heat cough, loose stools and diarrhea, known as internal heat and severe phlegm-dampness should not be taken.
*Edible Compatibility：
Availability: Not reported in the literature. Xiang Ke: Pecan nuts should not be eaten with liquor.
Cooking Skills：Pecans can be eaten raw or fried, and can also be used to make a variety of delicious snacks.
Notes：Most of the pecan nuts currently on the market are soaked and fried with chemical creamer and essence, so it is not beneficial to eat more; others, such as salt and pepper flavors, should only be eaten as little as possible, because the sodium content is too high. It is ideal to eat unprocessed, so that you can try its original taste.
Dish：
Baked pecan nuts, longevity fruity lobster balls, etc.
Pecan halves for snacking
Pecan Pie
Serving Method：
PECANS HAVE A Distctly Sweet and Buttery Flavor, and A Mildly Floral, Foresty Aroma. The Outside of the Nut is Slightly Bitter and the Flesh Within Is Sweet, But, But Tery, and almost fatty.
PECANS HAVE ASTINCTLY SWEET and Buttery Flavor, and A Mildly Floral, Foresty Aroma. The Outside of the Nut is Slightly Bitter and the Flesh Within is Sweet, Buttery, and almost fatty.
每星期一次預購。供應視乎到貨情況，或會另外發貨。
Suggested Eating Method：
Bigen fruit can be eaten or fried, or can also make various delicious snacks.
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