The pinecone is shaped like a spire, 6- 10 cm long and 3 cm wide. Its surface has a back shell, similar to layered scales. When the pinecone is immature, it is mostly turquoise or light gray, with an inverted cone shape and scales-like cracks. When it is fully mature, its color will turn brown, and the scales on it will split outward to expose the seeds.

Pine cone, also known as pine cone, is the seed of Pinaceae. When mature, pine nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It is very nutritious. Can be eaten with most foods, but not overeating, so as not to feel unwell.

Edible method of pine cone

1. Put the pine nuts in a pot, put them in clear water and soak them for one hour. This will make the pine nut shell soft and easy to break.

2. Take out the pine cones, put them in a steamer and steam them with ordinary fire for 30 minutes.

After 3.30 minutes, take out the pine cones and put them in a ventilated place to dry. After the cracked part of the pine nut shell, it can be fried with low fire.

4. Turn on a small fire and put the air-dried pine cones into a wok for deep frying. There is no need to put anything. In the meantime, keep stirring the pine cones in the pot. After most of the pine cones are opened, they can be eaten out of the pot.