The Shagbark Hickory Nut has an amazing taste. Make sure you have a powerful nutcracker or a hammer handy to crack these robust nuts. The cracking is well-worth the effort to enjoy these sweet, rich, non-bitter nuts. Hickory nuts are sold by the pound - in the shell. The Shagbark Hickory Nut is easier to crack. The shell is less thick than its counterpart - the shellbark hickory. Approx. 80-100 Shagbark Hickory Nuts in 1 lb. Collected in Iowa. 2010 season harvest.

Why are Hickory nuts good for me?

• Hickory nuts are a great source of protein.
• A 2-oz. serving of Hickory nuts contains 7.2 grams of protein.
• Hickory nuts are a great source of dietary fiber.
• Hickory nuts are a source of folate.
• Hickory nuts are a good source of the mineral zinc. Zinc helps the immune system function.