What Are Fancy Pecans?

Fancy and Choice are two terms that refer to the pecan’s color consistency in particular. Fancy shelled pecans must be “bright colored, full bodied, and solid,” according to the NPSA’s Voluntary Guidelines for Purchasing Inshell Pecans. The term “solid” refers to a uniform color that is not darker than amber.

Fancy and Choice are two terms that refer to the pecan’s color consistency in particular. Fancy shelled pecans must be “bright colored, full bodied, and solid,” according to the NPSA’s Voluntary Guidelines for Purchasing Inshell Pecans. The term “solid” refers to a uniform color that is not darker than amber.

There are four types of shelled pecans, and their order of precedence is Fancy, Choice, Standard, and Amber. There are nine sizes of shelled pecans (with the largest being shown first): mammoth, extra large, large, medium, medium, small, small, midget, granule, and meal.

Where do the best pecans come from?

San Saba, Texas, is the perfect place to go to buy quality pecans, no matter what shape you want them to be in. Visit San Saba, Texas, and enjoy the best pecan pie ever!

What are the two types of pecans?

Male flowers in Type I (protandrous) pecans release their pollen before their female flowers are able to accept pollen shed. Pecans of type II (protogynous) produce pollen after their female flowers became receptive.

What makes a cashew fancy?

Description. Fancy cashews are of the highest quality and grade. They are typically larger in size and have less cracked kernels and pieces than other varieties of cashews.

What are fancy mixed nuts?

Delicious Jumbo Cashews, Roasted Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Filberts, and Roasted Pecans, roasted in mono-unsaturated sunflower oil and salted to perfection. This blend may contain macadamia nuts, depending on availability.