From pineapple pine native to the Mediterranean basin. It has a fine flavor and slightly sweet. It is of great use in the Mediterranean cuisine in the preparation of sweet and savory foods providing a fine and subtle touch to the similar to almonds dishes. Legend has it that the Sultan Constantinople fainted with pleasure tasting a dish of eggplant stuffed with tomatoes and pine nuts. They contain a high content of unsaturated fats that contribute to a healthy heart lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.
