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Nuts & seeds
of or pertaining to walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds etc.
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pecan
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
A native American nut related to the "hickory nut". It has the highest fat content of any nut. They are eaten out-of-hand and used in baked goods, as garnishes, and in batters, pies, frostings, ...
peanut
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
This "nut" is not a nut but a high-fat, high-protein legume seed. The most popular types are Spanish (small and round) and Virginia (large and oval). About half the U.S. peanut crop is used to make ...
paranut
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
This is the seed of a giant tree that grows in the Amazon jungle. The kernel of this nut is white, rich, and high in fat.
heart nut
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
A kidney-shaped nut that grows on the outside of the cashew apple at its base. The shell is highly toxic. These nuts have a sweet buttery flavor and contain about 48% fat.
cashew nuts
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
A kidney-shaped nut that grows on the outside of the cashew apple at its base. The shell is highly toxic. These nuts have a sweet buttery flavor and contain about 48% fat.
hickory nut
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
An extremely hard-shelled, high-fat nut used in cakes, cookies, sweet breads, and candies. They are also suitable in recipes calling for pecans.
macadamia nut
Snack foods; Nuts & seeds
A small, round, brown nut with a buttery, slightly sweet flavor and a high fat content. Used in a variety of dishes.
