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Although they are difficult to remove from their shells, hickory nuts’ delicious flavour makes it well worth the effort.
The hickory nut is related to the pecan, but is smaller in size and more flavorful. They are indigenous to North America.
Varieties
Edible hickory nuts come from the shellbark or shagbark varieties of hickory tree. In addition to the regular hickory nut, there is a hybrid variety called a hican, which is produced by crossing the pecan tree with the hickory tree.
Availability
Hickory nuts have limited availability. They are difficult to grow commercially—hickory nuts have extremely hard shells that are quite difficult to crack, and the nutmeats are difficult to remove. In addition, there is a long period of time which must elapse between the planting and bearing of a good-size crop.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Hickory nuts can be prepared and used in the same way as pecans—as snacks or in baking or cooking. The nut meats from hickory nuts are more difficult to remove from their shells than those of pecans, but their delicious flavour makes it well worth the effort.
Nutritional Highlights
Hickory nuts (dried), 9 nuts (1 oz.)
Calories: 186
Protein: 3.6g
Carbohydrate: 5.2g
Total Fat: 18.2g
Fiber: 1.8g
*Good source of: Magnesium (49mg), and Thiamine (0.25mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
Health benefits and concerns
Health benefits and
concerns for nuts and seeds
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other nuts and
seeds. Read about health benefits and concerns
for nuts and seeds for a full description.
