Notice: For all of you who wish to use them in salads and bakery's you may want to order a small amount to become acquainted with this variety of pine nut. For all of you who wish to use them in pesto sauce or other types of sauces or moisty cooking you should be very happy with this variety of pine nut as previous customers have informed us. Therefore if you have concerns of any kind to become acquainted with our product please order a small amount. These shelled pine nuts once received by you Must be kept in the freezer to preserve their freshness, taste and quality. However if you prefer them dry and crunchy you can spread them out in the open air and let them dry up in order to obtain a drier state.