Pine Nuts (Chilgoza)

Pine nuts, known as chilgoza in India, are one of the most expensive and coveted dry fruits in the subcontinent. They are harvested by hand from pine cones in the forests of Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, which is why they command the price they do. The flavour is delicate, buttery and slightly sweet with a pleasant creamy texture that dissolves beautifully in your mouth.

At Noha Harvest we source genuine chilgoza from trusted suppliers in the northern regions. The quality and freshness of pine nuts matters enormously because their high oil content means they go rancid faster than other nuts. Fresh chilgoza should taste like warm buttered almonds with a hint of pine. Any bitterness or chemical taste indicates old stock.

A luxury worth every rupee.

Good to know

• Rare nut harvested by hand from wild pine cones
• Exceptionally high in pinolenic acid which is a unique fatty acid
• Research suggests they suppress appetite by stimulating satiety hormones
• Good source of iron, zinc and Vitamin K
• Traditional remedy for boosting stamina and vitality

How people use them

• Eaten raw as a premium luxury snack
• Traditional ingredient in pesto and Mediterranean cooking
• Added to rice, pilafs and Mughlai dishes
• Used in traditional remedies and Unani medicines
• Premium gifting for health-conscious recipients