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Types of Nuts

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Here are some of the most commonly grown nuts around the world. Not all of these are true botanical nuts (for example, the almond is a drupe), but they are included here since they are familiar to many people as nuts, at least in the culinary sense.

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Almonds are a natural aphrodisiac for women.AlmondWalnuts must be cured after they are hulledBlack WalnutButternut is related to walnuts.ButternutCashew nuts are related to poison ivy, as well as mangoes and pistachios.Cashew Nut
Hazelnuts are an ingredient in the delicious Nutella spread.HazelnutMacadamia nuts are native to Australia.Macadamia NutThe pecan is the state tree of Texas.Pecan NutPistachio nuts are related to cashew nuts and mangoes, as well as poison ivy.Pistachio Nut

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