Pähkylöitä
Pähkylöitä, the Finnish word for nuts, refers to a diverse group of edible seeds enclosed in a hard shell. While often used interchangeably with the botanical term "nut," the culinary definition is broader and includes drupe seeds like almonds and pistachios, which are technically drupes, not true nuts. True nuts, in a botanical sense, are simple fruits with a hard shell and a seed, where the ovary wall becomes very hard at maturity. Examples of true nuts include hazelnuts and acorns.
In Finnish cuisine and everyday language, pähkylöitä encompasses a wide array of popular items such as walnuts,
Pähkylöitä are valued for their nutritional content. They are a rich source of healthy fats, protein, fiber,