TLE (NUTS COMMONLY USED IN DESSERTS)

• Nuts are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with mostly unsaturated fats, making them beneficial for health
• Nuts come in various forms and can be used in both hot and cold desserts, offering versatility in cooking \
• Common Varieties in Nuts are Almonds, Chestnuts, Coconut, Hazelnuts, Macadamias, Pecans, Peanuts, Pistachios, and Walnuts
• Almonds are available blanched or with skin, in forms like whole, slivered, chopped, or ground
• Chestnuts must be cooked and found whole, frozen, glazed, or pureed
• Coconut comes in desiccated, shredded, or flaked forms, offering milk, cream, or shaved flakes
• Hazelnuts are available with or without skin, in whole, split, chopped, or ground forms
• Macadamias are usually sold whole or chopped without skin
• Pecans are offered with or without skin, in whole or chopped forms
• Peanuts are sold whole, crushed, roasted, or salted
• Pistachios are available in whole, chopped, slivered, or blanched forms
• Walnuts are sold whole, halves, chopped, or crushed, and also pastes for intense flavor in desserts
• Store nuts in clean, Airtight Containers preferably Non-Porous Plastic
• Keep stored nuts in a Cool Room or Freezer for long term storage to prevent Rancidity
• Shelf life of stored nuts is up to 3 Months under optimal conditions; vulnerable to quick spoilage in warm, UV-lit environments
• Fresh nuts must have a pleasant odor, and sweet taste, not rancid
• Nuts have crisp texture, typical color for the variety, without dark, bitter membranes, insects or weevils
• Roasted nuts should have enhanced flavor and crispness, indicating activation of natural fats
• Nuts is a versatile ingredient in desserts such as ice cream, cakes and cookies
• Nuts can serve garnish or prominent flavor in recipes, enhancing taste or texture
• Toasting Nuts improves flavor, color, and texture, making slightly stale nuts more enjoyable
• It is important to inform customers of nut presence in products due to Allergies
• Garnishing with nuts on Top of items helps signal their presence
• Toasting Nuts enhance flavor and mitigates staleness, providing a better culinary experience