Nut | Color | Size | Shape | Texture | Flavor | Aroma |
Almond | Light brown | Medium | Oval, elongated | Hard, crunchy | Nutty, slightly sweet | Mild, nutty |
Cashew | Pale ivory | Medium | Kidney-shaped | Smooth, creamy | Buttery, slightly sweet | Mild, nutty |
Walnut | Light brown | Medium-large | Round, slightly flattened | Hard, crunchy | Bitter, earthy | Mild, earthy |
Pistachio | Light green | Small | Oval, slightly elongated | Firm, crunchy | Nutty, slightly sweet | Mild, earthy |
Macadamia | Creamy white | Medium-large | Round, smooth | Buttery, soft | Buttery, rich | Mild, nutty |
Hazelnut | Light brown | Small-medium | Round, slightly oval | Hard, crunchy | Sweet, nutty | Mild, sweet |
Brazil Nut | Brownish-cream | Large | Triangular, smooth | Hard, crunchy | Rich, earthy | Nutty, earthy |
Pine Nut | Pale yellow | Small | Oval, pointed | Soft, chewy | Buttery, piney | Mild, sweet |
Chestnut | Dark brown | Medium | Round, slightly flattened | Firm, starchy | Sweet, nutty | Sweet, woody |
Peanut | Light brown | Small-medium | Oval, smooth | Crunchy, firm | Nutty, slightly sweet | Mild, nutty |