Nuts

This is by far the most famous Greek pistachio. This amazing pistachio nut is produced from the Egintiki variety, which has been traditionally cultivated on the island of Egina since the end of the 19th century. The first pistachio planta... READ MORE

Antep fıstığı (Antep pistachios) are traditional Turkish pistachios originating from Gaziantep. Due to the ideal climate and great soil conditions, these pistachios have a vibrant green color and an intense, complex, and citrusy flavor. T... READ MORE

Produced within the Sicilian province of Catania, Pistacchio Verde di Bronte refers to the pistachio nuts of the Napoletana cultivar (also known as Bianca or Nostrale), grown in the fertile volcanic soils around... READ MORE

Native to Spain, this almond variety bears a smooth, white-colored fruit which has a distinctively rounder and plumper shape than other, more common almond varieties. The nut is distinguished by an exceptionally soft and moist texture, often compa... READ MORE

These pistachios have been produced in the Megara administrative area in the eastern part of mainland Greece for more than a hundred years. The microclimate of this area, characterized by hot summers and mild winters with low levels of precipitati... READ MORE

Macadamia nuts are indigenous to Australia and native to northeastern New South Wales, along with central and south-eastern Queensland. What was known to the Aborigines as gyndl or jindilli was later renamed to kinda... READ MORE

Almendra de Mallorca are almonds produced on the Island of Mallorca in Spain. They can be sold raw or roasted, with or without skin. These nuts are of exceptional quality and are rigorously tested; they must not be smaller than 12mm or ha... READ MORE

Fustuq Halabi is the Arabic term for Aleppo pistachios, named after the Syrian city of Aleppo, where they are traditionally cultivated. These pistachios are famous throughout the Middle East for their distinctive flavor, vibrant green color, and r... READ MORE

Almonds are the world's most widely grown and consumed tree nut, and Italy is one of the major producers. Particularly rich in aroma and flavor are those cultivated in sunny Sicily, where almonds are the most widely grown fruit after olives. There... READ MORE

This chestnut is the fruit of the Longal varietal, grown in the Vila Real and Bragança districts in Portugal. These chestnuts are harvested manually when they fall to the ground, and the use of any mechanical instruments or tools d... READ MORE

This high-quality pistachio is produced in the municipalities and communes of Phthiotis prefecture. It became a traditional crop of the area in the 1940s and 1950s, and today its production contributes significantly to the local economy. Each year... READ MORE

Named after Giffoni Valle Piana, a lush valley settled at the foot of Mount Licinici, Nocciola di Giffoni refers to dried hazelnuts grown and produced within the province of Salerno. Typically shelled and roasted, the hazelnuts of Giffoni... READ MORE

Giresun Tombul fındığı is a type of hazelnut grown in the Turkish Giresun province, praised for its exquisite taste and distinct aroma. It is large and round, has a smooth and glossy shell that is easy to crack, and a plump, oily, meaty, and flavo... READ MORE

Named after its region of origin, Nocciola del Piemonte (Piedmont hazelnuts) refers to hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety, grown in the hills of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato and produced wi... READ MORE

Traditionally produced in the neighboring provinces of Viterbo and Rome, Nocciola Romana refers to dried hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Romana and Nocchione varieties, grown in the micronutrient-rich volcanic soil of the... READ MORE

Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) are nutrient-packed nuts coming from the eponymous South American tree. The trees typically produce these nuts only in pristine forests, and despite their name, the most important exporter of Br... READ MORE

Noix du Périgord are early or dry walnuts or walnut kernels with a fine texture and a unique taste similar to black walnuts, produced in the French regions of Aveyron, Charente, Corréze, Dordogne, Lot and Lot-et-Garonne, whe... READ MORE

One of the most common Turkish fruits is definitely the chestnut from the fruitful Aydin province, grown for a thousand years in the high plains near the Buyuk Menderes river. Due to its high mineral and nutritional contents, these chestnuts are v... READ MORE

Châtaigne d'Ardéche are sweet chestnuts of the ancient local varieties of Castanea sativa Miller grown and harvested in the Ardéche, the largest chestnut-producing region in France, with an annual Chestnut Fes... READ MORE

Noix de Grenoble are walnuts that are gathered in their shells from the end of September and come from three different varieties in the French departments of Isére, Drôme and Savoie. The ancient Romans brought the walnut tree... READ MORE

Koufeta Amygdalou Geroskipou are roasted sugared almonds made in the municipality of Geroskipou according to the traditional family recipe created by Sophocles Athanasios who started making them in 1895. Locally-grown almonds are coated in sugar s... READ MORE

Named after a little town settled in the province of Avellino in Campania, the Montella chestnut has been growing in this area since the early Middle Ages. These versatile nuts of the Palummina and Verdole varieties are harvested... READ MORE

This variety of chestnuts is cultivated in the numerous valleys surrounding the town of Cuneo, where origins of some of the oldest chestnut orchards can be traced back to the 16th century when the royal House of Savoy kept written annual harvest r... READ MORE

Marrone di Serino, or castagna di Serino is a variety of medium-large chestnut from Campania. The flesh is firm and crunchy with medium sweetness, and it is widely used in cooking. Boiled or roasted, marrone di Serino can be enjo... READ MORE

Named after a small town settled west from the Calore Lucano River, the chestnuts of Roccadaspide are fresh or dried fruits of the Anserta, Abate and Castagna Rossa cultivars grown in the province of Salerno, all of whic... READ MORE

Grown in the Piedmont's province of Turin, namely the fertile Susa Valley, Marrone della Valle di Susa refers to the chestnut variety characterized by a particular crunchy consistency of flesh, the sweet flavor and an indisputably unique ... READ MORE

Owing to its unique climate, the territory of Afghanistan provides the ideal conditions for the growth of a vast selection of nuts. Some of the most renowned Afghan nuts include almonds, pistachios, and pine nuts, but other varieties are ... READ MORE

Considered a sacred tree by the indigenous Mapuche people living in southern Argentina and Chile, Araucaria araucana is an evergreen plant that produces edible seeds or pine nuts that have long been an essential source of nutrition for th... READ MORE

Avellana de Reus are hazelnuts of the Negreta, Pautet, Gironella, Morella and Culplana varieties grown in the province of Tarragona since the 13th century. These nuts are always categorized by ... READ MORE

Although almonds originated in Asia, nowadays some of the best ones are grown around Avola, a city and comune in the sunny province of Syracuse. They can be either sweet or bitter - the sweet ones are widely used in confectionery, while small quan... READ MORE

These Portuguese almonds come from the Casa Nava, Parada, Pesianeia, and Duro Italiano varieties. Every year, between February and March, dazzling white and pink almond blossoms cover the rugged slopes of the Up... READ MORE

Grown in the woods of Monte Baldo, a botanical haven of Alpine flora nestled between the Adige River and lake Garda in Veneto, Marrone di San Zeno is a sweet chestnut cultivar characterized by a particularly strong sweet flavor and a doug... READ MORE

This chestnut is produced mainly from the Barea and Clarinha varietals, which are cultivated in the Portalegre district in the Alentejo region of Portugal. They are harvested after they fall from the tree, and they are then sorted, graded, and dri... READ MORE

This chestnut grows in the Portuguese district of Vila Real, whose soil is rich in organic matter and perfect for growing large, healthy chestnuts. The chestnut usually prefers colder climates, and the summer weather conditions in the district hav... READ MORE

This chestnut comes from the Martaínha Longal varietal, grown in the Portuguese districts of Viseu and Guarda, where the chestnut was even used as currency in the thirteenth century. The nut is reddish-brown with dark stripes acros... READ MORE

Noisette de Cervione are hazelnuts from the Fertile de Coutard variety and their shape is best described as a flattened heart. They are cultivated in the French region of Haute-Corse, favorable for its high humidity, irrigated so... READ MORE

Grown in the province of Bologna for centuries, Marrone di Castel del Rio is one the most valuable chestnut varieties in Italy. They are harvested in fall but can also be preserved by simple fermentation methods after which they can be en... READ MORE

Pinolo del Parco di Migliarino-San Rossore is an organically grown local variety of pine nuts certified as a traditional agricultural product of Tuscany. The harvest begins while the pine cones are still closed. They are then left in the ... READ MORE

Cultivated in the provinces of Grosseto and Siena, these chestnuts thrive in the rich soil of volcanic rocks and sandstone found around Mount Amiata, one of the largest Italian lava domes, located in southern Tuscany, about 20km northwest of Lago ... READ MORE

Traditionally grown in the Veneto's province of Treviso for centuries, Marroni del Monfenera refers to the chestnut variety characterized by their straw yellow to hazelnut-brown floury flesh and a very sweet flavor. For a simple treat, Mo... READ MORE

Traditionally grown in the Veneto's province of Treviso for centuries, Marrone di Combai is a fresh chestnut characterized by floury yet crunchy white flesh, as well as a sugary and sweet flavor. Combai chestnuts can be consumed roasted, ... READ MORE