Ground pecans

Ground pecans are finely crushed pecan nuts commonly used in baking and cooking to provide a crunchy texture and a slightly sweet, buttery flavor. These nuts come from the pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis), native to the southeastern United States and Mexico, where it has been a traditional indigenous food for centuries.

Ground pecans are highly valued for their nutritional properties: they are rich in healthy fats, especially monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium and zinc. These characteristics make them an ingredient that not only adds a unique flavor to recipes but also contributes to a balanced diet.

In the culinary field, ground pecans are used to prepare desserts such as pies, cookies, breads, and also in fillings or as toppings. Their characteristic flavor enhances baked goods and provides a creamy and crunchy texture at the same time.

Depending on the country or region, ground pecans may have different names in Spanish, such as nuez de pacana molida, nuez pecana triturada, or simply pecanas picadas. In some areas of Latin America, they are known as nuez americana or nuez de nogal americano.