Homestead Staples & Superfood Living Raw Foods Carya Illinoinensis Native to the Hickory Trees of North America Rich, Buttery, Heart-Healthy Pecans Have A Nourishing History USDA Non-GMO Gluten Free Raw Vegan No Added Sugar or Salt Certified by Certifiers "Pecan" originates from the Algonquin word "pacane", meaning "a nut requiring a stone to crack". Pecans are native only to North America and have been a cherished, nourishing food source for thousands of years. Ancient Pecan trees continue to thrive in groves across tributaries and floodplains along the Mississippi River. Pecans are crunchy and delicate with undertones of caramel and maple, making them excellent for desserts. They add a slightly sweet, pleasantly rich, nutty crunch to salads, yogurt and fruit, oatmeal, muffins, ice cream, and baked goods. They are loaded with antioxidants and essential minerals (including iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium). Munch on a handful of Pecans every day!