Hickory nuts

Carya spp.

nuts & seeds

The nut of a North American hickory, a cousin of the pecan, with a hard shell and a sweet, rich kernel.

Origin

North America

Season (United States)

September to November · grows in your region

Preparation

Its very hard shell is cracked with a hammer; the kernel is picked out with a pick, raw or toasted for a few minutes, as it is or in cakes. The shell and partitions are not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Ellagitannins

Did you know?

Its wood, prized for furniture and tool handles, was planted in France and Germany before the Second World War.