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Cento Pignoli Nuts
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Cento Pignoli Nuts

Cento
1.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
3g
Protein
10mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cento Pignoli Nuts arrive in a compact 1.75 oz shelf-stable package that you’d spot in the grocery’s nuts & seeds or baking aisle, often shelved near pine nut jars, other specialty nuts, and Italian pantry staples like olive oil and canned tomatoes. These small, pale kernels read as a single-ingredient product — “Pignoli Nuts” — with an “All natural” descriptor that leans into a simple, pantry-friendly presentation. Shoppers reach for this size when they need a modest amount for a specific recipe: a dash into pesto, a scatter over a salad, a garnish for roasted vegetables, or the signature topping on Italian pignoli cookies during holiday baking. The brand sits squarely in an Italian-American, Mediterranean-style culinary lane: practical for home cooks and bakers who want authentic ingredients without bulk, and appealing to a demographic that values culinary tradition and ingredient transparency. The label’s plain-language claim and concise ingredient list create a mild health halo — emphasizing simplicity rather than kid-focused marketing or organic certification, which is not indicated on the front. In plain terms, these are minimally processed shelled pine nuts that have been cleaned and packaged for retail. Sensory cues are easy to imagine: a small handful of tender, mildly resinous, buttery kernels with a delicate crunch and slightly resinous, pine-forward aroma; a little goes a long way. The ritual is intimate and purposeful — measured spoonfuls folded into dough, blitzed into pesto, or toasted briefly in a skillet to unlock oils and aroma. In American grocery culture, this product functions as a premium, small-quantity ingredient for purposeful cooks and seasonal bakers seeking authentic flavor without commitment to a larger container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pignoli, Nuts..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains only Pignoli (pine) nuts with no additives or processing agents, indicating it is an unprocessed or minimally processed whole food.

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Common Questions about Cento Pignoli Nuts

Absolutely! Cento Pignoli Nuts are packed with healthy fats and fiber, making them a great snack option. They’re low in sugar and free from preservatives, so you can feel good about incorporating them into your diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs, so always consider how they fit into your overall eating plan.

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