Pinus gerardiana, also known as chilgoza pine or neja, is a pine species native to central and southern Asia. It produces edible seeds (pine nuts) that are harvested for food and trade, and is threatened by habitat loss and overexploitation. There are too many Health benefits of eating chilgoza . Add Pine nuts in your diet and experience amazing Pine Nut benefits on health. What is Chilgoza ? Chilgoza pine nuts come from tall, majestic Chilgoza pine trees that grow in harsh, mountainous regions. The pine cones of these trees take nearly three years to mature, making chilgoza a rare and sought-after product. The chilgoza seeds are small, elongated, and have a creamy texture with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Chilgoza , commonly known as pine nuts are grown on a pine tree (Pinus Gerardiana). These edible nuts with a crunchy, nutty and buttery flavour are clad by other names pignoli, pinyon, pinon nuts, cedar nuts and are largely grown the Western Himalayan region. Though there are more than 30 different species of pine nuts available, only 3 types are used for consumption. Chilgoza is covered in a hard shell, the outer covering should be removed before consuming. For an extended shelf life always ...
