Premium Pine Nuts Chilgoza from Pakistan - Kohenoor International

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Pine Nuts (Chilgoza) — Premium Mountain-Sourced from Pakistan

Name: Pine Nuts / Chilgoza
Brand: Kohenoor International
Availability: InStock

Kohenoor International exports premium pine nuts (Chilgoza) from the wild forests of northern Pakistan. Pinus gerardiana — the Chilgoza pine — grows at elevations of 1,800-3,350 meters in the mountains of Waziristan, Balochistan, and the tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These are among the world's most prized pine nuts, known for their rich, buttery flavor and high nutritional value.

Origin

Northern Pakistan (Waziristan, Balochistan highlands)

MOQ

100 KG

Purity

Hand-sorted, shell-free

HS Code

0802.90

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Harvesting & Quality

Wild-Harvested: Collected by hand from ancient pine forests — not plantation-grown, giving them an authentic wild flavor profile
Altitude: Grown at 1,800-3,350 meters elevation in pristine mountain environments
Processing: Sun-dried, hand-shelled, and graded by size. Available as in-shell and shelled (kernel) forms
Flavor: Rich, buttery, and slightly resinous — distinctly different from Chinese or European pine nuts

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Botanical Name	Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D.Don
Common Names	Chilgoza, Pakistani Pine Nuts, Neoza
Forms	In-shell, Shelled (kernels)
Moisture	≤5%
Origin	Northern Pakistan (wild-harvested)
HS Code	0802.90
MOQ	100 KG

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Pakistani pine nuts (Chilgoza) special?

Pakistani Chilgoza pine nuts come from wild Pinus gerardiana trees growing at 1,800-3,350m elevation. They have a distinctive rich, buttery flavor and higher nutritional density compared to plantation-grown varieties.

Are Chilgoza pine nuts available shelled?

Yes, we supply both in-shell and shelled (kernel) forms. Kernels are hand-shelled and sorted for export-grade quality.