Pecans
"A classic tree nut"
Pecans are the edible nuts of Carya illinoinensis, a tree in the walnut family.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Carya illinoinensis
Product Details
PLU Code
4936
4-digit conventional code
Category
Nuts
Pecans › All Sizes
Origin
Central and east-central United States, Mexico
Temperature
at or below 2°C (36°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Pecans
The pecan tree belongs to the walnut family.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for pecans (in-shell and shelled), recommended storage. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
at or below 2°C (36°F)
Humidity
70%
Packaging
Sacked, boxed, or in bulk containers
Storage Notes: Pecans absorb odours from their surroundings that cause off flavors, so store them cold and away from strong-smelling products to also slow rancidity and mold. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 768-771.
Applies to: pecans (in-shell and shelled), recommended storage.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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