Authors:
Nazli Yalim, Zeynep Namalan, Mehmet Musa Özcan*
Volume 28, Issue 3;
Pages: 203-213; 2022
ISSN: 2069-0053 (print) (former ISSN: 1453-1399), Agroprint;
ISSN (online): 2068-9551
Pine nut (Pinus pinea), known in our country as "bell nut", is the seed of pine trees that contain high levels of oil, protein and minerals. Pine nuts are generally added to meals and desserts as a flavoring element, and can be consumed raw or roasted. Due to its beneficial effects on human health, it attracts the attention of both consumers and researchers.
In this review, brief information is given about pine nuts, its components and its effect on human health.