Description

Chilgoza (Neoja)

• Neoja is rich in Vitamins A and lutein; both are known to support sharper vision and build stronger bones because of their Vitamin D content.
• Neoja (Chilgoza) can be eaten raw, has a soft texture and a sweet, buttery flavour, and is especially good in salads and pesto sauce.
• It contains linoleic acid, which makes you feel fuller faster, and thus aids in weight loss.
• Pine nuts: They are deliciously toasted,d as this brings out their flavour and adds a little extra crunch.
• They contain heart-friendly monounsaturated fat.
• Edible seeds of pine trees. Seeds are the inner, usually edible part of a hard, inedible nut casing.
• Neoja is one of the more expensive nuts on the market because of the time required to grow the nuts and the effort to harvest the seeds from their protective encasement.

Nutritional Value of Chilgoza (Neoja)

100gms of Chilgoza (Neoja) contains

• The water content is 2.28
• 673 calories, and it’s rich in minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins.
• The protein value is 13.69
• Sugar value- 3.59
• Magnesium 251 mg
• Calcium 16 mg
• Potassium in the nut is a whopping 597 mg
• This nut is also a rich source of folate and iron
• 34 ug folate
• Chilgoza pine nuts are also rich in Vitamin A and help people improve vision.
• Night Blindness can be drastically improved by consuming this nut daily.

Health Benefits Of Chilgoza (Neoja)

Power-Packed With Protein

• Chilgoza pine nuts are a great source of plant protein and the right choice of nuts to be added to a vvegetarian’sdiet plan.
• A well-balanced proportion of essential amino acids in chilgoza nuts makes it an abundant source of protein.
• Lysine, an essential amino acid present in chilgoza, is minimal in all cereals; thus, chilgoza nuts added to all cereal-based flour are beneficial in enriching the nutrient value of cereals.
• Furthermore, the protein isolates present in chilgoza assist in lowering blood pressure.

Chilgoza Nuts Good For Muscle Health

• The protein value of Chilgoza pine nuts is 24%, which prevents fatigue in muscles. By regularly consuming this nut, muscle sprains and pains can be prevented.
• Lysine is a protein responsible for managing hypertension.
• It is present in abundant quantity in Chilgoza pine nuts, and thus,s by regularly consuming this nut, you can prevent hypertension.

Good Source Of Essential Fatty Acids

• Nuts are believed to be a great source of fat; Chilgoza pine nuts contain close to 90% of healthy unsaturated fatty acids, of which 51%is  linoleic acid and 37% is oleic acid.
• This composition of healthy fats in chilgoza plays a vital role in guarding the heart, preventing the onset of heart-related ailments and thereby promoting a healthy heart.
• The right proportion of saturated fat in chilgoza includes palmitic, stearic, lignoceric, arachidic, myristic, and benzoic acid,d facilitated in lowering total cholesterol levels and improves the lipid profile.
• Chilgoza nuts are an ideal snack for all weight watchers that help in losing weight.

Powerhouse Of Antioxidants

• Chilgoza comes with a myriad of potent antioxidants which include gallocatechin, catechin, lutein, lycopene, carotenoids and tocopherols.
• The strong antioxidant properties in chilgoza nuts are beneficial in scavenging free radical damage to cells and combating oxidative stress.
• In addition, chilgoza nuts help in lowering inflammation, trigger immunity, and prevent the onset of chronic diseases.

Source Of Energy

• Chilgoza is a great source of energy as compared to almonds, cashews, pistachios, and peanuts,s thus providing an instant source of energy that keeps you satiatedand curbsb the hunger pangs.
• These nuts can be an ideal addition for patients who need energy-dense diets and for undernourished children who want to gain a healthy weight.

Chilgoza /Pine Nut oil

• Chilgoza pine nut oil has a mild aroma with a sweet flavour and is used widely in traditional medicine.
• The potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and expectorant properties are beneficial in treating various ailments.
• In addition, it is also used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy and beauty products.