The Pili Nut is the most important of a group of nuts borne by trees of the Genus Canarium. They have the highest oil continent of any nut over 70% and are comparable to almonds in texture, taste and uses.
This is native to the Philippines and is abundant and wild in the Bicol region particularly in Sorsogon. In the South Pacific the pili nut is a major source of fat and protein in the diet. When raw, the pili nut is said by many to resemble the flavor of roasted pumpkin or pepita seeds, and when roasted, the pili nut's mild, nutty flavor and tender-crispy texture is superior to that of the common almond. A perfect example would be a cross between a macadamia nut and a marcona almond.
Considering that pili is a commodity the Philippines can export with a competitive edge, turning it into a full-blown industry is now being worked out through a slew of research on postharvest handling, processing and packaging to raise the bar to international standards.
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