Fancy and Choice are qualities that refer to mainly to the consistency of color of the pecan. According to the NPSA’s Voluntary Guidelines for Purchasing Inshell Pecans: Fancy shelled pecans must be “bright colored, full bodied and solid.” The word “solid” meaning to be of a uniform color not darker than amber. Criteria for Fancy…
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Stahmanns Pecans, one of the largest pecan farms in the world, has three major varieties of pecan trees that produce between eight and nine million pounds of bulk pecan nuts every year: Bradley, Western Schley and the Wichita. Of the three trees, the Wichita is planted widely and quite popular among pecan farms because…
Stahmann Farms, one of the largest pecan growers in the world, has a 3,200 acre pecan farm that produces between eight and nine million pounds of bulk pecan nuts every year. Stahamann grows three main varieties of pecan trees on the estate: Western Schley, Wichita, and the Bradley. Of the three, the Bradley tends to…
Pecans are so versatile as an ingredient to anybody, whether they’re vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free. Because people have different lifestyles, pecans can also be used as a healthy snack option. They provide just the right amount of sweetness to any dish. Here’s A Few Vegan and Gluten Free Options: Vegan Pecan Pie – Vegans…
Many nut-lovers can enjoy a mid-day snack of pecans and lower their cholesterol levels. In a research study at New Mexico State University, the results show the LDL – low-density lipoprotein is lowered. LDL is the cholesterol that is shown to be a cause for heart disease. The findings of how pecans lower cholesterol showed…
While most people have heard the term “kosher” as applied to food, it is likely that most folks don’t really understand the meaning of that word. It is commonly thought to apply to edibles that a rabbi has blessed. The truth, however, is that the Hebrew word for “fit” or “appropriate’ is “kosher,” thus identifying…
Nuts may not seem like they belong in the “specialty” foods category, but they do. When pecans are roasted by hand, it brings out flavor that otherwise remains hidden. Or, one can try combining different varieties of nuts to create a delicious mix of taste and texture for another way to enjoy this simple, yet…
Specialty Foods: What is all this excitement, starting at the commencement of the new millennium and growing more and more popular in the food industry? Such vocabulary never heard before is now gracing magazine and specialty publication headlines: -Food Artisans -Entrepreneurial Craft Foods -Marketplace Quality Foods -Farmers Market Fresh There is such an entity as…
Nuts are a vital part of any diet. They contain many nutrients that are great for your brain, including unsaturated fats. These unsaturated fats are valuable for your body and your brain, but some nuts contain extra nutrients, including pecans. How Are Pecans A Superfood? According to Healthy Living AZ, pecans are packed with fats,…
Pecans for specialty foods are a popular choice because they’re a well liked and versatile nut used in many recipes to add flavor, texture and color. Pecan desserts are popular holiday staples and pecans can also be added to side dishes and entrees to enhance them and make them more interesting festive and flavorful. Here…
Parking was hard to come by as the first New Mexico Pecan Festival got under way Saturday in Mesilla. Fortunately for all in attendance, the forecast rain was a no-show, and the large crowd took advantage of tasty and informative exhibits featuring the popular nut. “I like it because these are small family farms… these…
For years now, many pecan farmers have been asking the USDA to approve a federal marketing order (FMO) for the industry. The FMO would allow the farmers in favor of the surcharge to collect mandatory dues that will go towards funding research efforts that may potentially increase the value of US pecans. USDA Approves the…