Carya cathayensis is a common nut with unique appearance. First of all, its shell is brown or dark brown, with irregular lines on the surface and a slightly rough feel. Secondly, the kernels of Carya cathayensis show light yellow or light brown, with smooth surface and different sizes, and some kernels also have some lines. Finally, the shape of Carya cathayensis is also very unique. Its kernel presents a shape similar to that of human brain, so it is also called "brain fruit".

How to open the hickory

Although the shell of the hickory is hard, it is actually easy to open. Here are the specific steps:

Step 1: Prepare a hammer and a hard board.

step 2: put the pecan on the hardwood board and gently tap the top of the pecan with a hammer until cracks appear.

step 3: separate the shells of pecans by hand and take out the nuts.

how to preserve pecans

pecans are easy to preserve, so just pay attention to the following points:

1. Keep dry: pecans absorb moisture easily, so they need to be stored in a dry and ventilated place.

2. Avoid direct sunlight: sunlight will destroy the nutrients of pecans, so it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight.

3. avoid high temperature: high temperature will deteriorate pecans, so it is necessary to avoid high temperature environment.

Nutritive value of Carya cathayensis

Carya cathayensis is a nutritious food, which is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Among them, the fat content is high, but most of these fats are unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to human health. In addition, pecans are also rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc, which are of great help to human bone health and immune system.

How to eat pecans

Pecans can be eaten directly, and can also be used for baking and stir-frying. The following are some common eating methods:

1. Direct eating: Open the pecans, take out the nuts and eat them directly.

2. stir-fry: cutting pecans into small pieces and adding them to stir-fry can increase the taste and nutritional value of dishes.

3. Baking: Add pecan powder into flour to make baked goods such as pecan cakes and pecan biscuits.