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Uses
Hickory nut is used primarily as food, however it is also used in cosmetics and other industrial applications. There are ~18 species of hickory trees that produce hickory nuts. These species include:
- Carya dabieshanensis
- Carya cathayensis
- Carya hunanensis
- Carya kweichowensis
- Carya poilanei
- Carya tonkinensis
- Carya floridana
- Carya glabra
- Carya myristiciformis
- Carya ovalis
- Carya ovata
- Carya laciniosa
- Carya pallida
- Carya texana
- Carya tomentosa
- Carya aquatica
- Carya cordiformis
- Carya illinoinensis
Benefits
Hickory nut is said to have the following beneficial properties:
- aids in weight gain
- healthy fat
- energy boost
- high protein content
- metabolic aid
- vitamin B-1
- Bone growth
- magnesium
- digestion aid
- fiber and minerals
Cautions
- If you have a nut allergy, avoid hickory nuts. Consult a physician if you think you might be allergic to hickory nuts.
Other Names
carya
References
Source: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/hickory-nut.html