Raw Pecans

Raw pecans are the shelled nuts of the pecan tree, a relative of the walnut, with a smooth, elongated shape and a mild, buttery flavour. Because they are raw rather than roasted, they can be eaten as they are or toasted at home to suit your taste. Pecans are commonly added to cakes, cookies, brownies and the well-known pecan pie, chopped into granola or oatmeal, scattered over salads, or used in both sweet and savoury dishes. They also make a simple snack on their own. At Dekenet Al Nes, a package-free grocery store in Baaqline, in the Chouf, raw pecans are sold by the kilo in the Raw Nuts section. Customers are encouraged to bring their own jars or bags and fill just the amount they need, helping to cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.