Did You Know ??

1. Almonds can’t grow on their own. They need bees to help them pollinate.

2. Pistachios were once considered exclusively the food Of Royalty; Legend has it that the Queen of Sheba declared pistachios were only to be enjoyed by royalty.

3. Texas adopted the pecan tree as its state tree in 1919. In fact, Texas Governor James Hogg asked that a pecan tree be planted at his gravesite.

4. Almonds have a long storage life and can be refrigerated for up to 2 years. The longer shelf life is due to the fact that they are rich in Vitamin E.

5. Cashews are actually fruit, too!