Pili Nut Brittle
Pili Nut Brittle is a sweet and crunchy confection made by caramelizing sugar or honey and folding in pili nuts, a buttery, elongated nut native to the Philippines. The mixture is poured onto a sheet, cooled, and broken into shards or bars. It's a popular homemade treat and souvenir snack, especially in the Bicol region where pili nuts are abundantly harvested.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat, high-energy snack due to the pili nuts' rich oil content and the sugar base, with a moderate amount of protein. A typical serving provides a dense source of calories, healthy monounsaturated fats, and minerals like magnesium and manganese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
Per 1 piece (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pili nuts are one of the most nutrient-dense nuts in the world, with a unique, melt-in-your-mouth buttery texture that sets brittle apart from peanut or almond versions. Culturally, it's a beloved Filipino delicacy often associated with festive seasons and regional pride.
