These Israeli Maple Pecans are crafted with care in the lush Upper Galilee, a region known since biblical times for its fertile land and abundant harvests. While pecans arrived in Israel in more recent centuries, they have thrived in the Galilee’s rich soil and warm climate, carrying on this legacy of agricultural abundance.
These pecans are grown and harvested by Benny Israeli, the director of Pecan HaTzafon, in the farming community of Beit Hillel. With years of dedication to pecan cultivation, Benny ensures that each batch meets the highest standards. His orchards are carefully tended, with each nut being soaked in pure pecan oil and organic maple syrup to bring out a naturally sweet and deep flavor. The pecans are then gently roasted in specialized ovens to achieve a perfectly crisp texture and balanced taste.
Pecan HaTzafon was founded on a commitment to sustainable agriculture by blending modern techniques with the seasonal cycles of the land. Benny, a second generation farmer, continues the tradition of working in harmony with the Galilee’s landscapes, much like the generations before him who tilled this land. The result is a pecan that is rich in the flavor and history of the Holy Land.
“He fed him with honey from the rock, and oil from the flinty rock.”
— Deuteronomy 32:13
Ingredients: roasted pecans, natural maple syrup, vinegar
Nutritional Information (per 100g):
- Energy: 691 kcal
- Fats: 72g
- Saturated Fats: 6.2g
- Carbohydrates: 13.9g
- Sugars: 4.3g
- Protein: 9.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.6g
- Sodium: 1.2mg
Specifications:
- 80g | 2.82 oz
- kosher parve under the supervision of the Jordan Valley Rabbinate
- Free of Orlah, Tevel, and Shviit concerns.
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Israeli Maple Pecans
Pecan HaTzafon, led by Benny Israeli, is located in Beit Hillel, a small farming community in the Upper Galilee. The region is known for its fertile land, where generations of farmers have cultivated orchards and fields. Benny grew up surrounded by agriculture, learning from his family how to care for the land and produce high-quality crops.
The farm specializes in growing and processing pecans, focusing on sustainable and environmentally responsible methods. The trees are nurtured using minimal intervention, allowing the soil and climate of the Galilee to shape the flavors naturally. Harvesting is done with care, ensuring that only the best pecans are selected for roasting and flavoring.
Benny’s work is a continuation of a long tradition of farming in the Galilee, where agriculture has been a way of life since ancient times. His pecans reflect the balance of tradition and innovation, providing a product that is both rooted in the past and made for the present.