Dec 26, 2020 · Almonds, pistachios, peanuts, cashews and even pecans — they're all just masquerading as nuts. How did we get it so wrong? The trouble is that buyers and botanists …

Feb 24, 2020 · Genuine nuts are fused to their shells and won’t naturally break open upon reaching maturity. Hazelnuts fit the criteria. So do chestnuts. But these ever-popular snack …

Oct 31, 2019 · Confused? Well, let's start with the definition of a nut. A true nut, botanically speaking, is a hard-shelled pod that contains both the fruit and seed of the plant, where the …

A nut is a fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting a kernel which is usually edible. In general usage and in a culinary sense, many dry seeds are called nuts, but in a botanical …

Feb 12, 2016 · Are “Nuts” Actually Nuts? Botanically speaking, most of the “nuts” we eat are actually fruit seeds (most culinary nuts are not botanical nuts). True botanical nuts include the …

Jul 27, 2023 · From almonds to peanuts and pecans to walnuts, we're covering 59 types of nuts, from A to Z in this comprehensive guide to nut varieties!

Jun 16, 2021 · Almonds, pistachios, peanuts, cashews and even pecans — they’re all just masquerading as nuts. How did we get it so wrong? The trouble is that buyers and botanists …

Peanuts and almonds do not meet the botanical definition of a true nut. Peanuts are actually legumes and a fleshy coat like a plum surrounds almonds. Whether they are true “nuts” or not, …

Feb 28, 2025 · Real nuts—like almonds and walnuts—grow on trees inside hard shells. Peanuts, on the other hand, grow underground in pods—kind of like secret little treasures hiding in the dirt.

Aug 20, 2022 · Walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, cashews, macadamia …: the list of nut types is long. However, not all are botanically real nuts, while some fruits unexpectedly turn …