nut

Nuts are edible seeds or kernels with a firm texture and rich, often slightly sweet or earthy flavour. As a food ingredient, nuts may be used whole, chopped, ground, roasted or made into pastes and butters. 

Mixed nuts typically combine varieties such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and peanuts. They are eaten as snacks and used in baking, desserts, salads, sauces, stuffings and savoury dishes. Nuts are generally rich in unsaturated fats, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals.