An American Original
Delicious & Nutritious
used in every region
Enjoyed by Everyone
American Pecans™
American As Pecan Pie
Explore all the amazing things about America’s only native tree nut. The delicious, the nutritious, the homegrown original, the American Pecan.
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From superb snacks and salads to incredible entrees and delectable desserts, there’s no “can’t” when cooking with pecans.
American Pecans are delicious treasures that fall from above for everyone to enjoy. This American original is a must-have for every kitchen.
Everything Pecans!Your new star ingredient
When it comes to America’s native nut, great taste is just the beginning. Explore our recipe library for your next dish featuring American Pecans.
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The pecan tree is the official state tree of which state?
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Homegrown, Wholesome, and Heart-Healthy*
The pecan is a complex whole food, with multiple health-promoting nutrients and bioactive compounds. Each delicious pecan is a nutrition powerhouse.
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Approx. how many pounds of pecans
are produced in the u.s. each year?
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The Us produces more than 300 million
pounds of pecans annually
Your friendly neighborhood American pecan council
The American Pecan Council (APC) is a newly formed organization of U.S. pecan growers and handlers (processors) who are working together to build demand for American Pecans.
About the APC