Top 50 Nuts
in the World

This is by far the most famous Greek pistachio. This amazing pistachio nut is produced from the Egintiki variety, which has been traditionally cultivated on the island of Egina since the end of the 19th century. The first pistachio plantation here was established in 1896 by Nikolaos Peroglou, who brought the nuts from Syria. The weather conditions and the soil composition give these pistachios a recognizable aroma and taste for which they are considered among the best in the world. The harvesting season begins in August, when the nuts are collected with long wrapped sticks that are used to beat the branches without damaging the tree. After the best nuts are manually selected, they are taken to the hulling machines as quickly as possible. They are then sun-dried for at least three days to prevent their shells from turning black. In the last weeks of September, after the pistachio harvest, the 'Fistiki Festival' is held in the region. This celebration is enjoyed by locals and thousands of visitors, during which many pistachio-based recipes are presented. This pistachio goes great in fresh salads, alongside cured meats, and in a variety of sweets, mandolata, cakes, liqueurs, and more.Expand

Produced within the Sicilian province of Catania, Pistacchio Verde di Bronte refers to the pistachio nuts of the Napoletana cultivar (also known as Bianca or Nostrale), grown in the fertile volcanic soils around Bronte, a small town settled at the foot of Mount Etna. Since pistachio trees were brought to Italy from the Middle East, in Sicily pistachio is called frastuca, which is adopted from the Arab word fustuq. The versatile Bronte pistachios are traditionally used for preparing a wide variety of sweets and pastries such as cannoli, cassate, torroni or the famous fig and nuts Christmas cake called Bucellato Siciliano. As for savory dishes, Bronte pistachios are the essential ingredient of the aromatic pesto di pistacchi pasta sauce, and they're also used for flavoring mortadella and other charcuterie products. To indulge in many other typical Sicilian pistachio delicacies, an event not to be missed is the Sagra del Pistacchio, held every September in Bronte.Expand

Antep fıstığı (Antep pistachios) are traditional Turkish pistachios originating from Gaziantep. Due to the ideal climate and great soil conditions, these pistachios have a vibrant green color and an intense, complex, and citrusy flavor. They're usually picked by local farmers in September. If the pistachios are to be used for baklava, the harvest is done in August as the essential oil and protein content is higher than in September. Every year in October, there is the pistachio festival of Gaziantep, when visitors can indulge in these tasty nuts.Expand

Native to Spain, this almond variety bears a smooth, white-colored fruit which has a distinctively rounder and plumper shape than other, more common almond varieties. The nut is distinguished by an exceptionally soft and moist texture, often compared to that of a macadamia nut, while the flavors are intensely sweet, delicate, buttery, and mild. Considered to be among the finest almonds in the world, Marcona almonds are believed to be an excellent source of beneficial oils, and they are highly sought-after gourmet items, available in blanched, fried, or roasted versions, seasoned with sea salt or ingredients such as truffles, smoked paprika, chili, or rosemary. These flavor-packed nuts are incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide range of sweet and savory specialties. They can even be made into Marcona almond butter, which is often smeared on a flatbread or a baguette, then topped with cheese and dried fruit. The almonds are commonly savored as tapas (served with slices of Iberico ham, Manchego cheese, and olives) or served as a delicious accompaniment to a glass of well-chilled, bone-dry sherry.Expand

Macadamia nuts are indigenous to Australia and native to northeastern New South Wales, along with central and south-eastern Queensland. What was known to the Aborigines as gyndl or jindilli was later renamed to kindal kindal by early Europeans, and ultimately renamed to macadamia in 1857 by a botanist named Ferdinand von Mueller, in honor of the chemist and politician named John Macadam. These nuts have a high oil content and were originally consumed raw or roasted over hot coals. The Aborigines used stones for cracking the nuts, and some bitter varieties have been ground to a paste to make them edible. The oil from the nuts was also used for body painting and skin rejuvenation. Europeans have slowly adopted these new nuts and started to grow them on plantations, and today, macadamia is produced in Australia, Hawaii, South Africa, Brazil, California, and Colombia, among others. Today, the nuts are used as a treat for special occasions, from spiced nuts to cakes and biscuits. Their taste is reminiscent of hazelnuts, but the texture is smoother and almost buttery. It is recommended to pair the nuts with white chocolate or coconut-based desserts.Expand

These pistachios have been produced in the Megara administrative area in the eastern part of mainland Greece for more than a hundred years. The microclimate of this area, characterized by hot summers and mild winters with low levels of precipitation, provides the ideal conditions for the cultivation of pistachios. Megara pistachios are cropped from the Megalokarpi, Fundukati, Nihati, and Kilarati varieties of the Pistachia vera tree. The nuts are sun dried, after which they are shelled and machine sorted. These pistachios are praised for their sweet taste and vibrant green colour. Nowadays, these pistachios are gaining popularity on the international market due to their excellent quality and the hard work of the Agricultural Cooperative of Megara.Expand

This high-quality pistachio is produced in the municipalities and communes of Phthiotis prefecture. It became a traditional crop of the area in the 1940s and 1950s, and today its production contributes significantly to the local economy. Each year, in late August to early September, the pistachios are gently shaken from the trees and their outer pink hulls are removed. Afterward, they are dried and hand-selected. Any use of chemicals or pharmaceuticals in production is forbidden, even to prevent possible diseases from being transmitted through the soil. The pistachio has a dark green color and a very pleasant flavor, and can be either salted or unsalted. They can be enjoyed plain, in salads, or in pistachio-based sweets, cakes, and yogurts.Expand

This chestnut is the fruit of the Longal varietal, grown in the Vila Real and Bragança districts in Portugal. These chestnuts are harvested manually when they fall to the ground, and the use of any mechanical instruments or tools during harvesting is forbidden. They are reddish-brown with a bright longitudinal stripe on the exterior, and their flavor is intense and quite aromatic. Terra Fria chestnuts can be frozen or processed into jams, syrups, or caldas. They are a common accompaniment to traditional dishes such as fried meat or pork roasts, and they are also to produce bread, cakes, and chestnut flower. These unique chestnuts also play an important role at the Magusto All Saints' Day festival, when they are roasted and eaten on the streets.Expand

Almonds are the world's most widely grown and consumed tree nut, and Italy is one of the major producers. Particularly rich in aroma and flavor are those cultivated in sunny Sicily, where almonds are the most widely grown fruit after olives. There are many varieties, all related to prunus amygdalus, and the most praised varieties are Pizzuta, Fascionello Romana, Cavaliera and Bonifacio nº 1. They can be either sweet or bitter - the sweet ones are widely used in confectionery, while small quantities of the bitter ones give a typical flavor to certain types of biscuits and liquors. Sicilian almonds are harvested in July and the majority of orchards are located in the province of Siracusa, especially around the cities of Noto and Avola. In Sicily, almonds symbolize good fortune, so it is no surprise that sugar-coated almonds called confetti are a traditional gift at weddings. They are also the leading stars of many local sweets such as biancomangiare, a Sicilian almond pudding, bacioni di Taormina, torrone, amaretti, pasta di mandorle, cassata siciliana or the famous frutta di Martorana, colorful marzipan-based sweets shaped into fruits and vegetables.Expand

Named after its region of origin, Nocciola del Piemonte (Piedmont hazelnuts) refers to hazelnuts of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety, grown in the hills of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato and produced within the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo, Turin, Novara, Biella and Vercelli. Considered one of the best hazelnuts for confectionery industry, Nocciola del Piemonte is characterized by its crunchy flesh, long shelf life, and an amazing flavor and aroma, especially if roasted. Piedmont hazelnuts are the essential ingredient of Gianduiotto nougat pralines, a typical Piedmont confectionary product, but they're also widely used in the preparation of various pastry creams, cake, ice creams and liqueurs.Expand

Altun Gıda is a Turkish food company founded in 1981 in İskenderun, Hatay Province, specializing in the sourcing, processing, and export of fresh fruit, vegetables, and hazelnut-based products. Today, the company operates through modern production facilities equipped with mechanical and optical systems for sorting, roasting, and packaging, ensuring consistent quality and full traceability of each batch.

Its product range includes raw and roasted hazelnut kernels, chopped and ground hazelnuts, pastes, flours, and specialty blends designed for both industrial use and direct consumption. Altun Gıda positions itself as a flexible supplier capable of delivering large-scale quantities with stable standards, making its products suitable for confectionery brands, bakery producers, and gourmet manufacturers.

Through a combination of long-standing experience, modern technology, and a clear focus on quality, the company has built a strong reputation as a reliable producer and exporter from Turkey’s Mediterranean region.Expand

Yavuzkan Hazel Fındık is a Turkish company founded in 1933, specializing in the procurement, processing, and export of hazelnuts from the Black Sea region, one of the world’s most renowned areas for hazelnut cultivation. The company combines decades of experience with modern technological processes, carefully sorting, blanching, roasting, or grinding the nuts depending on the required form.

Its product range includes raw and roasted whole kernels, chopped hazelnuts, hazelnut flour, and paste, all intended for the food industry, confectionery production, and international markets. With an annual processing capacity of several tens of thousands of tons, Yavuzkan is positioned as one of Turkey’s significant hazelnut exporters.

The company emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility, including ethical sourcing practices throughout its supply chain. Through the combination of long-standing tradition, industrial reliability, and a broad product portfolio, Yavuzkan Hazel Fındık stands out as a dependable producer whose hazelnuts are recognized in global markets.Expand

Casa Gispert is a historic gourmet store in Barcelona, founded in 1851 and specializing in the roasting and selection of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and coffee. Located in the El Born district, it is considered one of the city’s oldest food shops, with a preserved traditional interior and a historic wood-fired roasting oven still in use.

The business focuses on careful sourcing of raw materials and slow, controlled roasting designed to highlight the natural aromas of almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, and other nuts without excessive processing. Products are often sold in bulk or simple packaging, emphasizing quality and freshness over large-scale distribution.

In addition to nuts, Casa Gispert offers selected coffees, spices, and gourmet snack blends. Its production approach remains artisanal, with limited quantities and close attention to each batch.

The texture of the roasted nuts is crisp and clean, with concentrated flavor and no dominant industrial sweetness or additives. Casa Gispert represents a longstanding element of Barcelona’s gastronomic heritage, where craftsmanship and raw ingredient quality define the final product.Expand

Finca La Rosala is a Spanish family-owned nut producer founded in 2013 in Calzada de Calatrava, in the province of Ciudad Real. The brand was established by Pedro Ciudad Imedio and his family after they planted pistachio trees on the inherited La Rosala estate. The estate’s name is associated with the reddish color of the local soil. Pedro learned the traditional roasting method from a local master roaster named Angelito, whose family had processed nuts since the 19th century. Production began in the family home before being transferred to a dedicated facility in Calzada de Calatrava. The nuts are washed by hand, seasoned, and arranged in a single layer on horizontal trays. They are slowly roasted at temperatures below 145 degrees Celsius and turned manually during the process. The pistachios come from the company’s own estate, the almonds are sourced in Spain, and the walnuts mainly originate from the Iberian Peninsula. The range includes pistachios, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, and mixed nuts. In addition to natural and lightly salted products, the company develops varieties flavored with spices, citrus fruits, truffles, honey, chocolate, and olive oil.Expand

Ekizbey Fındık is a family-owned Turkish company based in Görele, Giresun Province, with more than five decades of experience in sourcing and processing hazelnuts, positioning it as a recognized producer in one of the world’s most important hazelnut-growing regions. Its production process includes careful raw-material selection, mechanical and optical cleaning, blanching, roasting, and size calibration to achieve standardized products suitable for both industrial and artisanal applications.

The product range includes raw and roasted kernels, in-shell hazelnuts, blanched kernels, chopped and ground hazelnuts, as well as hazelnut flour and pastes intended for confectionery and bakery use. The facility operates in line with modern hygienic and technological standards, ensuring consistent quality and full traceability of each batch.

Ekizbey emphasizes the combination of tradition and contemporary processing, with the ambition to establish its brand as synonymous with premium Giresun hazelnuts. Through its broad assortment and reliable quality, the company has become a dependable supplier for both domestic and international markets.Expand

Alemany 1879 is a Spanish family-owned producer of honey, turrón, and other products made from honey and nuts, based in Os de Balaguer, in the Catalan province of Lleida. The company’s history began in 1879, when Mundeta Alemany made sweets from local honey and nuts. This activity provided an alternative source of income in the Montsec area, where the land was difficult to cultivate. Subsequent generations of the family gradually developed the production of sweets, honey, and traditional turrón. In 1929, the family began using mobile beehives, which increased the amount of honey they could collect. During the 1970s, Miquel Alemany expanded the family business and opened a dedicated turrón workshop. Today, the company is managed by the family’s fifth generation, including brothers Ferran and German Alemany. Alemany selects honey directly from beekeepers in different parts of the Iberian Peninsula, while processing and packaging take place in Os de Balaguer. Honey and almonds are two key ingredients in the brand’s identity, particularly in the production of traditional hard and soft turrón. The almonds are used whole, chopped, or ground, depending on the product and the desired texture. The range includes different types of honey, honey with added ingredients, almond and hazelnut turrón, sweets, chocolates, and other confectionery products.Expand

Gourmapes is a Spanish brand specializing in hand-roasted almonds and almond spreads. The brand is operated by Mediterranean Almond Life, a company based in Mogente, in the province of Valencia. Production focuses on Valencia and Marcona almond varieties associated with Spain’s Mediterranean regions. The almonds are seasoned and roasted by hand to develop an evenly crisp texture. Traditional varieties are prepared with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. The range also includes products flavored with rosemary, truffle, a Japanese seven-spice blend, honey, chocolate, and turrón aroma. Its selection includes hand-roasted Marcona and Valencia almonds, as well as a more unusual variety made with rosemary honey and edible gold. In addition to whole almonds, the company produces spreads from peeled and unpeeled almonds, along with a cocoa and almond spread. The spreads undergo disc grinding and further refining to achieve a smooth texture. Gourmapes is a small specialized brand with a clearly focused product range. Its products are sold through the company’s online store and other retail platforms.Expand

Aperimax is a Spanish family-owned company specializing in the processing, packaging, and distribution of nuts. Its origins can be traced to a small packaging and local delivery business established by Juan Antonio Amor Pedraza in the early 1980s in the La Safor area of Valencia. Aperimax was formally incorporated in 1993, when the brand of the same name was also registered. Production is based in the municipality of Palmera, in the province of Valencia. The range includes almonds, peanuts, pistachios, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, and mixed nuts. The products are available in natural, fried, roasted, caramelized, and chocolate-coated varieties. Rice flour is used for certain roasted products, while the amount of salt varies across different product lines. The company controls the production process from the receipt of raw materials to processing, packaging, and dispatch of the finished products. Aperimax operates through its namesake brand and the Juan Amor range, which is named after the company’s founder. Over time, it expanded its distribution beyond Spain, initially to France and other European markets, and later to the United States. Today, it operates as a larger-scale manufacturer equipped with modern production lines.Expand

Deliart is a Spanish food brand focused on presenting traditional flavors and artisanal production from different parts of Spain. The name Deliart combines the concepts of delicious and artisanal food. The company collaborates with small family producers who follow regional recipes and traditional processing methods. Its product range includes Spanish cheeses, Marcona almonds, dried fruit cakes, and quince paste. Marcona almonds represent an important part of the selection and are available in both natural and seasoned varieties. The assortment is based on products whose identity is shaped by the origin of their ingredients, simple composition, and regional traditions. Deliart functions both as a food brand and as a platform dedicated to Spanish gastronomy, recipes, and Mediterranean food culture.Expand

Jewels Under the Kilt is a unique artisan nut company based in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Founded by Elisabeth Burrow in 2010, the company is rooted in a passion for creating high-quality, locally sourced flavored nuts.

Elisabeth's journey began with planting 150 nut and fruit trees on her farm in 2013, combining her love for nature and creativity. She developed a patented process for roasting nuts, resulting in distinctive flavors that showcase the best of Canadian ingredients. Jewels Under the Kilt offers a variety of nut products, including pecans, walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts, with flavors ranging from classic salted to innovative combinations like chocolate ganache and Ceylon cinnamon.

The company prides itself on using natural ingredients and supporting local suppliers, ensuring every product is a true Canadian experience. Whether you're looking for a delightful snack or a thoughtful gift, Jewels Under the Kilt delivers artisan quality and a taste of craftsmanship in every bite. Let me know if you'd like more details or adjustments.Expand