1Sapa pine nuts – famous “elixir of life”.
Surely you have heard that Sapa pine nuts in particular and pine nuts in general are known as the “nutritious medicine of longevity”, right?
Containing high and diverse nutritional content, Sapa pine nuts are very popular with young people when they have the opportunity to travel to Sapa and buy Sapa specialties as gifts for family and friends. Originally a type of seed extracted from pine cones, there are up to 20 types of pine trees that produce seeds around the world and Vietnam is no exception.
Sapa pine nuts are quite small in size, similar to pistachios, with brown, shiny and flat shells, especially the white kernel with a sweet and nutty taste.
Nutritional value commonly found in 100 grams of Sapa pine nuts for those of you wondering:
– Energy 673 kcal
– Water 2.28 gr
– Protein 13.69 gr
– Total fat (lipid) 68.37 gr
– Carbonhydrate 13.08 gr
– Fiber 3.7 gr
– There are also other nutrients such as: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin A, C, B6, B12, E, K…
That alone is more than enough reason for you to quickly “take” Sapa pine nuts home and enjoy munching on them. They also have many useful nutrients for health and beauty. Those of you who are losing weight should incorporate more green vegetables and eat clean to make your body healthier.
Sapa pine nuts are a Sapa specialty that wins a lot of sympathy from tourists
It is impossible to resist the sweet, sweet and aromatic taste of Sapa pine nuts
2Ideal uses of Sapa pine nuts
Sapa pine nuts have many good uses for health and beauty, such as:
• Improve eyesight: Sapa pine nuts contain a lot of antioxidant lutein, which is extremely good for your beautiful eyes. Just supplement enough of this substance and your eyesight will get better day by day.
• Good for skin and hair: As Vietnamtravelio introduced above, Sapa pine nuts contain a lot of vitamins that are beneficial for the skin and hair, so consuming these nuts into the body is extremely good. Not to mention that when you use it regularly, it can improve many skin and hair problems. Especially vitamin E and protein are two essential nutrients for weak and brittle hair
• Strengthen the immune system and energy: Containing certain levels of zinc and manganese, Sapa pine nuts can be considered a type of nut that supplements essential micronutrients for your immune system, has fewer minor diseases, and is even more suitable. for older people. In addition, iron, protein and monosaturated fats also provide energy for the body very well.
• Control weight, reduce appetite: Sapa pine nuts contain fatty acids that help reduce appetite, help you feel full longer, so it is extremely effective in controlling your weight during your weight loss process.
• Reduce the risk of cancer: The “secret” of Sapa pine nuts lies in their abundant magnesium. According to research, just reducing magnesium by 100 grams per day can increase your risk of pancreatic cancer by 24%.
• Strengthens bones: We are all quite familiar with the fact that calcium and vitamin K are good for bones, right? It’s all in Sapa pine nuts, do you want to try it?
• Good for the brain: A healthy brain means you get enough iron every day. It would be a waste to ignore abundant natural resources like Sapa pine nuts, not to mention the magnesium in Sapa pine nuts also helps treat depression, anxiety, stress…
• Control diseases (heart disease, diabetes): Most nuts are very good for the cardiovascular system because they contain many minerals and vitamins that are good for the heart such as vitamin E, K, magnesium, manganese… Not to mention, the Eating Sapap pine nuts every day helps control type 2 diabetes, stroke, eyesight, reduce blood cholesterol and control blood sugar effectively.
The famous Sapa pine nuts are widely sought after because of their excellent health effects
3How to choose to buy pine nuts in Sapa
To choose genuine, quality Sapa pine nuts, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
– Choose light brown seeds, small, uniform and neat sizes, heavy seeds, without cracks or unpleasant odors.
– You can try dropping the seeds on the ground and listen to the sound. If the sound resonates, the seeds are of good quality
On the market today, you can find 2 types: Sapa pine nuts with shell (longer shelf life) and without shell.
– Shelled seeds: perishable, should not be kept in hot and humid places.
– Unshelled seeds: can be stored for 3-4 months, you can ask the seller how to preserve them longer if necessary
Sapa pine nuts can be used in combination to prepare many different types of dishes:
– Add to chocolate, cookies, cakes, bread, pizza or some desserts
– Add to salads or fruit smoothies of all kinds
– Cook with meat, fish, vegetables…
It’s not too difficult to choose quality Sapa pine nuts, right?
4Where to buy pine nuts in Sapa?
Sapa pine nuts are sold in many supermarkets and markets at many different prices, ranging from 350,000 – 400,000 VND / kg.
If you want, you can absolutely buy Sapa pine nuts and Sapa specialties in general at reputable and responsible online shopping sites. A typical example is the golden face Vietnamtravelio suggested below.
• Vietfarm
Location: No. 26 Dong Loi, Sapa, Lao Cai
Phone: 0917 822 844
Email: [email protected]
Reference price: 190,000 VND / box of 300 gr (Store in a cool, dry place)
Sapa pine seeds purchased at Vietfarm you can rest assured about the quality
If you have fallen in love with Sapa pine nuts because the “bullet points” are so ideal for your health and beauty, then don’t hesitate to quickly “take” them home during your trip to Sapa, the West. North, right? Vietnamtravelio hopes that my sharing can help you in your journey to discover the people, nature, cuisine, and specialties of Sapa.
