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Food service professionals

Discover how powerful pecans can elevate your culinary creations and delight your customers by partnering with us in a variety of different ways.

Pecan Korean Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Open new possibilities with powerful pecans

It’s a great time to take a fresh look at pecans. More profit potential, incredible menu possibilities, and a premium diner perception—they all start with versatile, naturally nutritious pecans. See for yourself how these unique nuts deliver so much more than just their rich, buttery flavor. 

Unlock a passion for pecans

77% of consumers like the flavor pecans bring to a finished product.1 In fact, pecans have such audience appeal that, on average, consumers are willing to pay 60 cents more for a dish they’d like to try when pecans are included.2 


When diners seek premium, distinctive flavor experiences, pecans are perfectly positioned to meet their expectations.

Pecan Sweet Heat Grilled Watermelon Recipe
Pecan Pimento Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Power up your menu potential

75% of consumers think pecans go well with other ingredients and flavors.4 This exceptional culinary versatility helps you enhance menus, drive innovation, jump on trend-forward recipes, and add novelty for frequent diners.  

  • Works across cuisine profiles 
  • 3g of plant based protein per 1 oz serving 
  • Maintains texture in various applications 
  • Absorbs flavors while maintaining its distinctive profile 
  • Ideal for both sweet and savory options

Versatile menu applications

Pecans enhance and delight offerings across your entire menu with their distinctive texture, rich flavor profile, and nutritional benefits.

Salads and Starters

Add a premium nut crunch and nutrition to salads, appetizers, and small plates

Pecan Entrees

Create distinctive plant-forward entrees or elevate your protein dishes

Indulgent Desserts

Deliver rich flavor and texture in sweet applications

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Bananas Foster Pecan Hand Pie Recipe

Your path to profitable operations

Why are so many operators adding pecans across their menus? Business momentum plays a big part. Versatile pecans offer exceptional profit potential and key advantages beyond taste and nutrition. 

  • Year-round availability for consistent menu execution 
  • Excellent shelf stability for reduced waste 
  • Multiple formats (halves, pieces, meal) provide versatility 
  • Performance in both hot and cold applications 
  • Compatible with batch preparation and made-to-order options

Find operator tools, videos and guides on our culinary resources page.

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Powerful pecans & powerful partnerships

Looking for better ways to innovate your menu? The American Pecan Promotion Board supports you through culinary collaboration, promotional assistance, and customized resources. 


Discover how our team is here for you.

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Pecan Encrusted Sticky Ribs with Ginger Slaw Recipe

Sources

1,4 Datassential. Custom Research fielded November 2022, an online survey of 1,500 consumers representing the general population. 

2,3 APPB Pecan Incrementality Study, Halverson.IO, January 2025