"Nuts about Pecan?"

Pecans are one of nature's most wonderful gifts. Not only do they taste great, they make a wonderful addition to many recipes, both sweet and savory. Bake them in a pie, some Pecan brittle or even mix up a Pecan shake! Best of all pecans are good for you. They are packed with vital vitamins and minerals, making them an intelligent snack choice.

The word Pecan actually refers to the Pecan tree which is an impressive kind of deciduous tree. A Pecan tree can bear nuts for over three hundred years! There are many famous and ancient Pecan trees that are still standing today. The wood of the Pecan tree is also considered very useful and is often found in flooring, furniture and other items. Pecan trees grow naturally in Georgia, Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Around the world there are also many places that grown Pecans including Brazil, Australia, South Africa and Mexico. The US is the worlds leading Pecan producer, producing some 80 percent of the world's pecans.

Pecan nuts are very popular all over America! In fact, the Pecan tree was also the official "State Tree" of Texas after the governor wanted to make Texas the state of trees and commissioned the Pecan seeds to be distributed freely in 1906. The Pecan background stretches much further back, the word 'Pecan' is believed to have originated from a Native American Tribe and originally meant "nut requiring a stone to crack". Nut's have always been a popular snack choice, and the act of cracking open a Pecan nut is one that dates back many thousands of years. In the past hundred years, many great Pecan Recipes have made Pecan a firm favorite for many families all over the world.

Pecan nuts can actually reduce your levels of bad cholesterol. Pecan nuts are also a great source of protein and unsaturated fats. Pecan nuts are also packed with great vitamins such as C and A, as well as potassium, magnesium and phosphorous.

Pecan nuts are easy to fall in love with. They can be bought pre chopped, or whole, depending on whether you want to snack on them or bake with them. There are also many new Pecan based foods that can be added to your daily diet. You can add pre chopped Pecans to just about anything to boost its nutritional content. Best of all Pecans can be frozen, or stored to last for up to 2 years without losing any nutritional content.

If you are looking for premium Pecan nuts then look no further than Peyton Pecans. From our family owned Pecan farm, we supply a variety of Pecan products including candied pecans, Pecan syrups and jellies and a range of Pecan gifts. Order chopped pecans, whole pecans or pecans still in the shell. Or try some of our delicious Pecan Brittle, perfect for snack time! We have been producing pecans from 1100 acre Pecan farm for over 40 years. We also have a great selection of Pecan Recipes for you to try. Experiment with Pecans and your family will thank you! Visit our website at http://www.peytonspecans.com/index.html to order some of our and taste for yourself.