The pecan is a nut from a species of hickory trees native to northern Mexico and the Southern United States. The nut is a nutrition powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals.

• A pecan is technically a drupe, a fruit with a single stone or pit encased in a husk, unlike the fruit of all other species of the hickory genus.
• Pecan seeds have a taste similar to butter and are edible. They can be consumed raw or used in cooking, especially when making sweet sweets like pecan pie, a favourite in the South of the United States.
• Pecan wood gives grilled foods a sweet and nutty flavour that is stronger than that of many fruit woods. Multiple vital nutrients can be found in abundance in pecans.
• Pecan nuts are frequently used as an ingredient in appetisers, desserts, and main courses because of their rich, buttery flavour.
• Pecan Nuts are also a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals such as manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, offering some wonderful health benefits.
• Pecans are highly nutritious and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways as part of a healthy, balanced diet.