Siberian Pine Nuts

History

Symbol of death and resurrection, the pine tree was considered a tree of divine references. Starting from its pine cones, whose shape refers to the egg, which is associated with birth and fertility, the tree was celebrated by the populations of the Mediterranean area, including Etruscans, Greeks, Celts and Romans. Famous in ancient Rome was also the ritual belonging to the feast of Arbor Intrat, in which the consecration of the pine tree took place following the myth of Atys. It is said that Atys, a young inhabitant of Phrygia, was so beautiful that he conquered the goddess Cybele herself, becoming her passionate lover. The King of Pessinunte (the ancient kingdom of Midas) was convinced that the boy had been subjugated and decided thus to separate him from the goddess by offering him his daughter in marriage, thus angering Cybele who manifested herself during the wedding by playing a Pan flute (the traditional ritual instrument also of the Etruscans, called aulos). The sound of the flute drove all the guests mad, including Atys himself who mortally mutilated himself with a knife. Zeus, moved to pity for the story, wanted to turn him into an evergreen pine tree, gifting him eternity.

Some people reported what has been called Pine Mouth Syndrome, that is a strong feeling of bitterness in the mouth after 24-48 hours after ingesting certain species of pine nuts, a feeling that in some cases lasted up to two weeks. The cause has been found in a variety of Chinese pine nuts from the Pinus armandii tree that China has been isolating, in order to avoid similar problems in the future. Following appropriate analysis, scientists have agreed on the fact that, despite the sensation felt after ingesting this type of pine nuts may be unpleasant, the reaction has no remarkable effects on health.

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Properties

According to our analyses, 100 g of Siberian pine nuts contain: 

• Manganese (5.6 mg - 280% of NRV)  
• Vitamin E (12 mg - 100% of NRV)  
• Copper (1.1 mg - 110% of NRV)    

Affordable price

Affordable price means to us offering our clients natural Siberian pine nuts that everybody can enjoy.

We want, on the one hand, to place the proper value on raw materials in order to obtain a quality product by paying our farmers a fair price; on the other hand, we want to fulfil your needs when it comes to pricing.

We establish fair long-term relationships with our producers to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing and that are based on trust as part of our efforts to offer you the finest and most natural product.

Not only that: by choosing large packs of natural Siberian pine nuts, you are also contributing to the reduction in the use of plastic.

How much does 1 kg of Siberian pine nuts cost?

The price per kg for Siberian pine nuts depends on the Siberian pine nuts' quality, variety and origin. On Nuturally, we have selected the best Siberian pine nuts with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store natural Siberian pine nuts in cool, dry places away from heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips:

• The ideal way to store Siberian pine nuts is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally Siberian pine nuts can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to the low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay.
• The ideal container for the storage of natural Siberian pine nuts is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria.
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.