Specification | Description |
Type | Varieties include Stone Pine, Korean Pine, and Western White Pine |
Shape | Oblong, Slightly Oval or Cylindrical |
Length | 0.5 to 1 inch (12 to 25 mm) |
Width | 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 12 mm) |
Thickness | 0.2 to 0.3 inches (5 to 8 mm) |
Weight | 0.1 to 0.2 grams per nut |
Color | Pale cream to light golden-brown |
Texture | Firm, slightly crunchy, and oily |
Shell | Thin and soft shell (when raw, sometimes shelled for consumption) |
Nutritional Content | High in healthy fats, protein, and vitamins (particularly Vitamin E) |
Moisture Content | 3 to 5% |