Pecans are the American South's signature nut. Georgia grows about 40% of the US commercial crop, Texas another 25%, New Mexico and Oklahoma fill out most of the rest. What that means for buyers: pecans are the category where "freshness from the orchard" actually matters more than it does for cashews or almonds, because pecans have one of the highest oil contents in the nut family and go stale faster than most. Nut Cravings ships pecan halves and pieces in resealable bulk bags, packed fresh in Monroe, NY and OU kosher certified across the core catalog. Best for bakers, recipe developers, and snackers who want consistent ingredient-grade pecans without the farm-to-customer timing variability that some direct-from-orchard operations struggle with.
Pecan Varieties Available
The collection covers the formats that cover most baking and snacking use cases.
Raw pecan halves, shelled. Whole halves, unroasted, unsalted. The ingredient-grade format. Use in pecan pie, pralines, baklava, brittle, salad toppings, or raw snacking. Raw halves also have the longest shelf life of any pecan format because oils haven't been activated by heat.
Roasted pecans (halves and pieces). Oven-roasted, optionally salted or unsalted. Deeper flavor than raw, better for straight snacking or immediate-use in salads.
Pecan pieces. Chopped pecans for baking, granola, and topping applications. More economical per ounce than halves, which matters if you're using pecans in volume.
For mixed assortments that include pecans alongside other varieties, see mixed nuts and bar mix. For the related keto-friendly single-variety nuts, browse macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, and walnuts.
Pecan Nutrition
One ounce (about 19 pecan halves) provides 196 calories, 3 grams protein, 20 grams fat (mostly monounsaturated), 3 grams fiber, 1.2 grams net carbs, 60% DV manganese, 11% DV copper, and 15% DV zinc. Pecans are the second-lowest-carb nut after macadamia, which makes them a keto staple. They also contain beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol studied for prostate and cholesterol support.
How Bakers and Cooks Use Pecans
Pecan pie (the defining American pecan application), pralines, pecan brittle, butter pecan ice cream, candied pecans, pecan-crusted salmon, cinnamon pecan rolls, pecan shortbread, salad toppings (arugula + pear + pecans + goat cheese), granola, trail mix, and savory pecan pesto. Pecans are also the classic holiday gift nut, especially in the American South.
How to Store Pecans
Pecans have the highest oil content of any common nut, so they go rancid faster than almonds or cashews. Pantry: 2 to 3 months maximum. Refrigerator: up to 9 months. Freezer: up to 12 months. Rancid pecans have a sharp, paint-like smell. Fresh pecans should smell mildly sweet and buttery.
Pecan FAQs
Q Are Nut Cravings pecans kosher?
Yes. Our pecans are OU kosher certified.
Q What's the difference between pecan halves and pieces?
Halves are whole pecans split lengthwise. Pieces are chopped and variable in size. Halves are more expensive, used for visual presentation. Pieces are more economical, used in baking where texture matters more than appearance.
Q Are pecans keto?
Yes. At roughly 1.2 grams net carbs per ounce, pecans are one of the most keto-friendly nuts.
Q Can you eat raw pecans?
Yes. Raw pecans are safe to eat directly out of the bag.
Q Do pecans go bad?
Yes, faster than most nuts. Store pantry 2 to 3 months, refrigerated up to 9 months, or frozen up to 12 months.
Browse the full pecan collection above, or visit the Nut Cravings homepage.
