Sicilian pine nuts

Sicilian pine nut suppliers

On request, Bongiovanni srl sells typical Sicilian pine nuts which represent a main ingredient of the most famous dishes of Sicilian cuisine, used to create tasty sauces, condiments, desserts and much more.

The pine nuts of Sicily contain all the flavour of the

Mediterranean, characterised by an ideal climate that allows them to ripen perfectly.

Bongiovanni srl markets and supplies selected Sicilian pine nuts, retail and wholesale, working with high quality food companies.

Bongiovanni Mandorle di Sicilia markets the typical Sicilian pine nuts which represent a main ingredient of the most famous dishes of Sicilian cuisine, used to create tasty sauces, condiments, desserts and much more.

The pine nuts of Sicily contain all the flavor of

Mediterranean, characterized by an ideal climate that allows it to ripen perfectly.

Bongiovanni Mandorle di Sicilia markets and supplies selected Sicilian pine nuts, retail and wholesale, collaborating with high quality food companies.

Pine nuts: properties and benefits

Typical Sicilian pine nuts are an exceptional food supplement and are rich in vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates.

Their main characteristic is that they contain a high percentage of saturated fats with a significant percentage of linoleic acid, better known as Omega 6.

Rich in fibre and with a good protein content, pine nuts are an excellent source of vitamins (especially E and PP) and minerals with an excellent combination of calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium.

Pine nuts, a source of youth and beauty

Pine nuts have antioxidant effects, keeping the skin young and the body healthy.

History is full of stories and anecdotes that describe the pine nut as a powerful aphrodisiac and stimulating food for fertility.

Many ancient peoples used pine nuts for the preparation of intoxicating and aphrodisiac wine; according to Greek iconology, the pine cone was a symbol of fertility, as well as for the Romans who used pine nuts to quench thirst, relieve heartburn, overcome weakness and aid virility.