Pecans can be frozen and refrozen for at least two years without loss of flavor or texture. Over 500 varieties of Pecans exist today. Over 1,000 cultivars have been released over the history of pecan culture. Only 3 are common and all 3 are available Georgia orchards. Pecans are one of America's favorite nuts and are a good source of oleic acid, Vitamin G-Thiamin, magnesium, protein, and fiber.
Pecans can help lower total blood cholesterol and combat heart disease.
Pecans are believed to be helpful in fighting some cancers. In 1992, Loma Linda University in California found that people who ate nuts at least 5 times a week had about half the rate of heart disease as people who never ate nuts. The fiber in pecans and other nuts is mostly insoluble which has been linked to reduced cholesterol levels and shown to be helpful in warding off colon cancer. According to Frank Sacks of Harvard Medical School, Pecans contain phytochemicals which make them protective against cancers of the colon, stomach and rectum. Georgia Pecans are a terrific way to add quality and variety to all types of foods.