Pecans are 65–75 % fat; they also contain calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and copper. They are an important source of energy and have positive effects on hair and nails.

Use: These nuts can be eaten as a snack or added to muesli and other mixes, or used as ingredients in baking. Furthermore, thanks to their fat content you can make a pecan spread or cheese. They are particularly tasty in a variety of nut-based desserts.

Sweet pastries with pecans and maple syrup are irresistible.

You can try them at home, e.g. as puff pastry. All you need to do is to spread the dough, cut it in identical squares, spread maple syrup on them, add the nuts and then form pods of sorts. Finally, apply a thin layer of egg yolk and put the pods in the oven to bake.

Contents: 100% natural pecan halves

Country of origin: USA

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Pistachios are a key source of protein; they are considered a superfood rich in phosphorus, vitamin B1 or potassium. Pistachios reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol, they have positive effects with respect to anaemia as well as anticarcinogenic effects. They are recommended in weight-loss diets or as “brain food” (nervous system booster). They are commonly recommended to vegans and athletes.

Use: Pistachios are a favourite kind of nuts thanks to their unique taste. They are known for their typical green colour and unique taste. When roasted and salted, they can be eaten as a healthy snack. Known for their typical green colour, pistachios are commonly used to make excellent desserts or ice cream.

Contents: roasted pistachios with shells, salt

Country of origin: Iran

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Brazil nuts are a source of healthy fats (including Omega-3 fatty acids), carbohydrates, proteins, fibre and minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, copper and zinc) or vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, E, D). They are approximately 70 % fats, 15–20 % protein, 8 % fibre and 7 % carbohydrates.

Due to their protein content they are a suitable option for vegetarians and athletes.

Use: They can be eaten as a snack or added to sweet or salty dishes.

They can be roasted and salted or grated and added to fruit salads or vegetable salads, ice cream, pudding, smoothies, etc. They can also be roasted, dipped or even pickled.

Contents: Brazil nuts

Country of origin: Brazil

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Coconuts are an important source of energy, especially fats. Compared with other kinds of nuts, coconuts are rich in saturated fatty acids. It is also an important source of vitamins (B) and minerals (magnesium, calcium, phosphorus) and fibre.

Thanks to its mineral content, grated coconut is suitable for patients diagnosed with osteoporosis and muscle pain result from excessive muscle strain.

Use: Dried coconut is used as an ingredient in desserts, cakes, in fruit salads, etc. Coconut can also be added to muesli, breakfast porridges or cereals, yoghurts, etc. Less traditional uses include special rubs for steaks.

Contents: low-fat grated coconut

Country of origin: Indonesia

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for desserts. Coconut has a typical aromatic scent which will make your meals smell exotic.

Coconuts are rich in calcium, thereby positively affecting the teeth and bones. It prevents decalcification and it is also effective in the prevention of osteoporosis. It also has positive effects on the skin, hair and nails. It helps reduce muscle and joint pain resulting from extensive strain. It also improves immunity and has positive effects on the nervous system.

Use: The culinary use of coconuts is virtually endless. You can eat coconut chips as a snack. Use coconut sprinkles on finished cakes, or add them to the batter or cream. Interestingly, coconut can also be used in salty dishes. A soup will suddenly become more interesting if you add some coconut and lemon juice at the end and cook for five more minutes. It tastes and smells great on pasta, in fruit salads or sweet porridges.

Contents: BIO coconut slices– roasted

Country of origin: Philippines

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Packaging: gift-wrapped in a cellophane bag with a bow.

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Contents: almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts, unsalted roasted peanuts and hazelnuts.

Packaging: gift-wrapped in a cellophane bag with a bow.

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They are rich in nutrients. Peanuts are 25 % protein; they also contain high amounts of fats and carbohydrates. They are also known to contain vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B5, B6 and B9, antioxidants and even coenzyme Q10. They also contain copious amounts of resveratrol. One handful of peanuts contains 70 micrograms of this substance.

Due to their “good fat” content, they reduce blood sugar and blood cholesterol, they boost memory and resistance, and they even have positive effects on weight loss.

However, they are also a strong allergen. This is due to certain proteins of an unusual composition that allow for the formation of bonds with antibodies which may cause serious anaphylactic shocks in allergic individuals. Approximately 0.5 % of the population suffer from certain allergies; most of the reactions are mild.

Use: You can make your own home-made peanut butter; they are good in porridges, salads or cereal mixes, muesli; they are commonly used in the Asian cuisine, e.g. in the famous Asian stir fried dishes. Coconut sauce with peanuts or chicken with peanuts are excellent choices. They are just as great in desserts, or in peanut cookies.

Contents: unsalted roasted peanuts

Country of origin: Argentina

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Use: We can eat them “as they are” or as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. They are most commonly used for Christmas baking. We can also use them in finger foods, either in combination with cheeses or as decoration. They also taste great with apples, plums or in vegetable salads.

Contents: 90% walnut halves, collected in 2017

Country of origin: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland

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Use: They can be eaten by themselves or as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. They are most commonly used for Christmas baking. They can also be used in combination with cheese, for example as a garnish on open sandwiches. They also taste great together with apples, plums or in vegetable salads.

Contents: 100% walnuts

Country of origin: Czech Republic, Slovakia

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