1Litchi and Mango Research Station, Nagrota Bagwan, Kangra-176047, HP, India
2Directorate of Extension Education, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230, HP, India
Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230, HP, India
*Email for correspondence: nsthakurpht@gmail.com
Online published on 25 July, 2018.
Chilgoza is one of the famous edible pine nuts among 29 edible pine nuts found in the world. This nut is widely distributed in tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh and varies in its quality characteristics from location to location as has been found in present studies. Its nuts are considered to be the rich source of various nutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals besides its higher amount of oil. Its oil is of very good quality free of cholesterol and a rich source of fatty acids like linoleic, oilec and palmitic acid.
Chilgoza, Pinus gerardiana, pine nut, oil, characteristics
