Food Ingredients - Nuts and Seeds

Here you will learn the names of different nuts and seeds in English such as "almond", "acorn", and "pistachio".

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almond

[noun]

a sweet oval nut with a pale brown shell

Ex: The monkey skillfully plucked the almonds from the tree .

cashew

[noun]

a small nut that is curved and is high in protein

Ex: He used cashews as a base for his dairy-free cheesecake recipe , creating a creamy and indulgent dessert .

chestnut

[noun]

a round, reddish-brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree, often can be eaten

Ex: They boiled chestnuts and added them to stuffing for their Thanksgiving turkey .

coconut

[noun]

a large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid

Ex: The coconut fell from the tree , landing with a thud on the sandy beach .

hazelnut

[noun]

a round nut that can be eaten and has a brown shell

Ex: The cookies are topped with a whole hazelnut for decoration .

macadamia nut

[noun]

the sweet edible nut that grows on the macadamia tree

Ex: They included macadamia nuts in their trail mix for a delicious and energy-packed snack .

peanut

[noun]

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

Ex: The cake recipe calls for a cup of peanut butter.

pecan

[noun]

a sweet oval nut with a dark brown shell that grows in America

Ex: They enjoyed a picnic under the pecan tree, cracking open the shells to reveal the sweet pecan kernels inside.

pine nut

[noun]

a small edible seed with buttery texture harvested from pine trees

Ex: We used pine nuts to create a mouthwatering stuffing for our roasted vegetables .

pistachio

[noun]

an edible green nut with a hard shell that is sometimes half-open

Ex: The grocery store had bags of shelled pistachios in the snack aisle .

walnut

[noun]

a brown nut which is shaped like human brain

Ex: You can enhance the flavor of your homemade banana bread by adding chopped walnuts to the batter .

black walnut

[noun]

a type of nut native to North America, known for its rich flavor and dark shell

Ex: She carefully ground black walnuts into a fine powder , using it as a delightful and aromatic ingredient in her homemade cookies .

Japanese walnut

[noun]

a type of edible nut that comes from the Juglans ailanthifolia tree native to Japan, known for its distinctive flavor and crunchy texture

Ex: You can add a touch of elegance to your salad by sprinkling Japanese walnut crumbles on top.

Brazil nut

[noun]

a large, flavorful nut harvested from the Brazil nut tree, known for its rich taste and high nutritional value

Ex: My grandmother shared stories of her childhood , reminiscing about the Brazil nut tree that grew in her backyard .

butternut

[noun]

an elongated, mild-flavored nut, known for its smooth, oily texture and sweet taste

Ex: You can create a comforting and flavorful butternut pasta sauce by blending cooked butternut with herbs and spices .

Chilean hazelnut

[noun]

a type of nut harvested from the Chilean hazelnut tree, characterized by its small size, smooth texture, and distinctively sweet flavor

Ex: You can add a delightful crunch to your morning yogurt by sprinkling crushed Chilean hazelnuts on top.

kola nut

[noun]

a bitter, caffeine-rich nut harvested from the evergreen kola tree

Ex: You can create a refreshing kola nut and fruit punch by combining freshly squeezed juices with a hint of kola nut extract .

filbert

[noun]

a type of nut produced by certain species of hazel trees, known for its rounded shape and rich, buttery flavor

Ex: You can create a delicious filbert pesto by blending roasted filberts with basil , garlic , olive oil , and Parmesan cheese .

acorn

[noun]

a small, nut-like seed produced by oak trees, typically characterized by its cap and potential to grow into a new oak tree

Ex: We sat beneath the shade of an oak tree , the ground covered in a blanket of fallen acorns.

breadnut

[noun]

a starchy fruit resembling chestnut or potato

Ex: They gathered beneath a majestic breadnut tree , enjoying a picnic with breadnut-based sandwiches .

hickory nut

[noun]

a type of large, flavorful nut harvested from various species of hickory trees

Ex: You can elevate your baking by adding chopped hickory nuts to cookies , muffins , and cakes .

areca nut

[noun]

a seed harvested from the areca palm tree, typically used for chewing and is known for its stimulating effects

Ex: You can create a refreshing mouth freshener by combining dried fruits , spices , and crushed areca nuts.

pumpkin seed

[noun]

the edible, flat, oval-shaped seeds that are typically found inside the pumpkin fruit, known for their nutty flavor and nutritional value.

Ex: She blended pumpkin seeds into a creamy pesto sauce .

sunflower seed

[noun]

the edible seed harvested from the sunflower plant, known for its small size, distinctive shell, and nutty flavor

Ex: She carefully sprinkled sunflower seeds on top of her homemade bread dough .

sesame seed

[noun]

a small, edible seed with a nutty flavor commonly used in cooking and baking

Ex: You can sprinkle sesame seeds on your avocado toast to enhance its taste and texture .

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