PEANUTS Peanuts are rich in some minerals like zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, manganese and copper. The fibres (25g each 100 g) and E vitamin content is remarkably high as well. Even though cholesterol-free, peanuts are really rich in lipids, in particular in oleic acid, the same found in huge quantities in olive oil. The sodium content is extremely low, but it’s remarkably higher in snacks made with salted and toasted shelled peanuts. Even if peanuts are a food with very good properties, they are not fully suitable in a low fat diet. However they can be used in small amounts (15-20 g) to counterbalance a snack too rich in glucides. When buying peanuts it would be better to choose quality products, avoiding low cost ones. The woody pods shall be intact, crisp and good looking. Peanuts are a food at risk of aflatoxins indeed, substances of microbical origin that are apparently linked to the onset of serious diseases. Last but not least peanuts are a good source of polyphenols, especially for resveratrol, a substance with a high antioxidant power. Nutritional values are reported in the section “Nutritional Values”. Di Nunzio peanuts are harvested in Israel, Egypt and China, then roasted, selected and packed directly by Di Nunzio. We offer the following varieties of peanuts:

Anacardium L. is a genus of tropical trees of Anacardiaceae family. In its natural state, gender is exclusive of the tropical and equatorial regions of Central and South America. The best known species, cashew (Anacardium occidentale), native to northeastern Brazil, is widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world for its fruit and its seed (cashew nut). The cashew seed is wrapped in an easily removable caustic substance to make the edible seed. That same substance enters into the oil production of cashew shells. Cashews also contain 35% protein (medium biological value) and 16% of the total carbohydrate content.

 

 

 

ALMONDS Almonds are mainly used in confectionery, where they are an important ingredient and decoration for many different sweets (nougat, cakes, puddings, almond cakes and comfits). Almonds are usually eaten both au naturel and roasted, sugar-coated or salted. The almond tree seed abounds in some vitamins (mainly riboflavin and E vitamin), as well as in many mineral salts (manganese, magnesium, calcium, copper and phosphorous). The protein content is another factor that makes almonds a first-class food, easy to digest and highly invigorating. Because of their high-calorie contribution (almost 600 calories each 100 grams), almonds should be eaten with moderation (not more than 10-15 per day), in particular by people who are a little far from their ideal weight. Bitter almonds are not suitable for the human diet as they contain a toxic glycoside (amygdalin), which is inactivated through an extended cooking. The bitterer an almond is, the more poisonous it is. The extract of these seeds is used in small and harmless quantities to bake sweet specialties like the “amaretto” or macaroons. Almonds in shells are easy to preserve when stored in a fresh and dry place. When shelled, almonds perish quickly, therefore they shall be stored in a fresh and dry place, especially during the hot seasons. Nutritional values are reported in the section “Nutritional Values”. Di Nunzio almonds are harvested in Italy, Spain, California and Chile, then selected and packed directly by Di Nunzio and sold off au naturel or roasted. We offer the following varieties of almonds:

ROASTED WHITE CHICKPEAS Roasted chickpeas are a food with an excellent balance between carbohydrates, protein, fats, fibres, energy values, vitamins and mineral salts. They are particularly tasty and suitable in each situation; mainly packed by Di Nunzio.

PUMPKIN SEEDS Pumpkin seeds are particularly used as snack or appetizer. The active ingredients of the pumpkin seeds are known for being a help preventing all disorders of the urinary system, both male and female, as cystitis and bladder inflammation. Di Nunzio pumpkin seeds are harvested in Ukraine and China, then mainly roasted and packed directly by Di Nunzio.

SALTED LUPINS Salted lupins are produced starting from Di Nunzio dried lupins. Salted lupins are eaten as a snack or appetizer. Their processing takes into account three phases: soaking, cooking and salting. Di Nunzio salted lupins are produced and processed in Italy.

BROADBEANS WITH BELT.In Puglia, the broadbeans belong to the ancient gastronomy. Ready as starters or simply snacks. Di Nunzio provides this item with a handy process belting the whole bean.