Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Pine nut

Also known as: chilgoza

Himalayan chilgoza is a traditional winter warmth-and-strength food of the mountains.

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Pine nut — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

Pine nut — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Himalayan chilgoza is a traditional winter warmth-and-strength food of the mountains.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Toast gently — they burn fast; small quantities carry rich building energy.

Classical Provenance: Regional Himalayan tradition; modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • lightly toasted over vegetables and grains
  • in winter sweets
  • pesto

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: nut allergy
  • Contraindication: pine mouth (rare taste disturbance from some varieties)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pine nut

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 tbsp (17g):

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