Nut Cravings roasted unsalted pecan halves are the baker's version: whole halves, not pieces, roasted in small batches with no salt. Pecans are the only major tree nut native to North America, with Georgia growing roughly 30 percent of the US commercial pecan crop. These come straight from Georgia growers and are roasted in-house to deepen the natural sweetness and mellow the slight bitterness raw pecans carry. Each one-ounce serving delivers 190 calories and 3 grams of protein, making these a good source of protein, dietary fiber, heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, omega-3, calcium, zinc, and vitamin A. 9 verified reviews. 4.89 stars. Four sizes from 1 lb to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $35. Browse the complete nuts collection for every variety available from Nut Cravings. Why Unsalted Pretty much every baking recipe that calls for "pecans" assumes unsalted, because the recipe is adding its own salt already. A salted pecan thrown into pecan pie makes the filling taste muddled. Same with granola, cookies, and most breakfast bakes. Unsalted is the blank canvas version, which is why professional bakers default to it. You can always add salt, but you cannot take it out. Roasting matters because raw pecans lean slightly bitter from the tannins in the thin inner skin, and roasted pecans don't. Most pecan pie recipes actually call for toasted pecans even when they don't say so explicitly. Buying them pre-roasted saves the oven step and gives more consistent results. These are roasted in-house in small batches. Most supermarket roasted pecans are factory-roasted months before they hit the shelf. Ours ship within 24 business hours of order, so what arrives at your door is closer to the roast date than any bag at your local grocery. These are pecan halves only, not pieces, so they hold their shape in baked goods and look clean on top of a pie. Nutrition Facts Per One Ounce (28g, About 19 Pecan Halves) Calories: 190 Total Fat: 21g (27% DV) Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV) Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 0mg (0%) Total Carbohydrate: 4g (1% DV) Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% DV) Total Sugars: 1g (includes 0g added sugars) Protein: 3g Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%) Calcium: 20mg (2% DV) Iron: 1mg (6% DV) Potassium: 0mg (0%) Good Source of Eight Key Nutrients Every one-ounce serving of these roasted unsalted pecan halves is a good source of: Protein: 3g per serving Dietary Fiber: 3g per serving, 11% Daily Value Heart-Healthy Fats: 21g total fat per serving, mostly monounsaturated Antioxidants Omega-3 Calcium: 20mg, 2% Daily Value per serving Zinc Vitamin A How to Use Roasted Unsalted Pecan Halves Holiday Baking Pecan pie, pralines, sandies, butter pecan cookies, and maple-pecan tarts all call specifically for unsalted pecans because the recipes add their own sugar and salt. The halves hold their shape on top of a pie so what comes out of the oven actually looks like pecan pie. Candied Pecans Toss 2 cups in a mix of brown sugar, cinnamon, and egg white, then bake at 300°F for 20 minutes and cool on parchment. Because you started with unsalted, you control exactly how sweet or salty the final version tastes. Homemade Granola and Trail Mix Since these pecans are unsalted, you get full control over the balance when you mix them with oats, maple syrup, dried cranberries, and shredded coconut. The same logic applies to trail mixes and energy bars where the other ingredients are already sweet or salty enough on their own. Salads Chop over spinach with goat cheese and dried cranberries, or use Waldorf-style with apples and celery. Anywhere a salted nut would overwhelm the dressing, these won't. Snacking At 1g net carb per ounce, these fit cleanly into keto and paleo diets. A square of unsweetened dark chocolate on the side makes a good pairing. Savory Dishes Scatter over roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash. Since these pecans are unsalted, you can season the vegetables the way you want. Works equally well over oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream where the underlying dish leads and the pecan adds texture and depth. Choosing the Right Size 1 lb: $1.31 per ounce 2 lb: $0.66 per ounce 3 lb: $0.44 per ounce 5 lb: $0.26 per ounce; move half to the freezer on arrival Storage Roasted pecans have a shorter shelf life than raw because the oils oxidize faster after heat exposure. Seal the bag after each use and keep it cool. Pantry: 3 to 4 months Refrigerator: up to 9 months Freezer: up to 2 years, no change in texture or flavor For the 3 lb and 5 lb sizes, move half to the freezer on arrival. Every order ships within 24 business hours. Roasted Unsalted Pecan Halves Guarantee 4.89 stars from 9 verified buyers. Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. 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