Pecan Store December 18th, 2008

Here are a few fun facts and interesting trivia tidbits for the pecan lovers out there. All of these facts were provided by the National Pecan Shellers Association, and while researching I learned a few new and fascinating things myself. You never know when these juicy little pieces of knowledge will come in handy.

Did you know…

• Pecans are the only tree nut indigenous to North America?
• April is National Pecan Month?
• Pecans are a natural source of antioxidants, fiber, protein and other vitamins and minerals?
• It would take 11,624 pecans, stacked end to end, to reach the top of the Empire State Building in New York City?
• It would take a line of more than 10 billion pecans to reach the moon?
• The U.S. produces about 80 percent of the world’s pecan crop?
• Before a shelled pecan can be sold, it must be cleaned, sized, sterilized, cracked and then shelled?

If anyone finds any more fun facts, go ahead and email them to me and I’ll make sure to post them here with the rest.

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