Azar
Chef Xpress Glazed Large Pecans Pieces, 5 Pounds
- 5 pounds
- Grains, Rice & Nuts
Azar Chef Xpress Glazed Large Pecans Pieces bring sweet, caramelized crunch to salads, desserts, and snack mixes without the labor of candying nuts in-house. Each large pecan piece is coated in a glaze that holds up under heat lamps and cold storage, and the 5 pound bulk format keeps high-volume kitchens stocked and ready. Use them straight from the package as a topping, a baking ingredient, or a grab and go snack component.
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- $1,000 order minimum
- Freight or Hudson, FL pickup
| UPC | 076500920964 | |
|---|---|---|
| GTIN | 10076500920961 | |
| SKU | 534719 | |
| Category | Grains, Rice & Nuts |
Product Highlights
- 5 pound bulk supply for high-volume foodservice use
- Large pecan pieces sized for easy portioning and consistent coverage
- Sweet glaze provides caramelized flavor without additional preparation
- Ready to use straight from the package; no toasting or candying required
- Shelf-stable format suitable for dry storage at room temperature
- Azar Chef Xpress brand, designed for commercial kitchen efficiency
Uses
Salad bars and buffet lines: Scatter over mixed greens, spinach salads, fruit salads, and grain bowls for a sweet crunch that complements vinaigrettes and creamy dressings.
Dessert toppings: Finish cakes, pies, cheesecakes, ice cream sundaes, parfaits, and puddings with glazed pecan pieces for texture and a caramelized nut flavor.
Baking ingredient: Fold into cookie dough, brownie batter, quick breads, and muffin mixes where candied pecan pieces add sweetness and crunch throughout the crumb.
Snack and trail mix blending: Mix into custom snack blends, granola, and trail mix recipes for a glazed nut component that stands on its own or pairs with dried fruit and seeds.
Catering and event displays: Present in decorative bowls or small cups at receptions, banquets, and corporate events as a grab and go sweet nut option.
Who Would Benefit
- Foodservice operators running salad bars, buffets, or dessert stations
- Bakers and pastry chefs who need a ready-glazed pecan without preparing candied nuts in-house
- Caterers and event planners assembling snack displays or dessert buffets
- Convenience store and concession operators offering premium snack mix options
- Institutional kitchens in schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias looking for versatile, shelf-stable nut toppings
Common Applications
Glazed pecan pieces are a staple across multiple menu categories. On salads, they replace raw nuts with a sweeter, more visually appealing alternative that guests notice immediately. In dessert programs, they work as a finishing garnish on plated desserts or as a mix-in for ice cream and frozen yogurt stations. Bakers incorporate them into autumn and holiday seasonal items such as pecan pie bars, spiced quick breads, and cookie assortments where the glaze adds a layer of sweetness that complements cinnamon, maple, and brown sugar flavors. For snack programs, the pieces blend readily with roasted peanuts, almonds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips to create signature snack mixes without any additional coating step.
Merchandising Ideas
Display glazed pecan pieces in clear bulk bins or jars near salad dressings and produce to drive add-on sales at deli and salad bar stations. Pair signage with suggested pairings like “Try on our strawberry spinach salad” to encourage trial. For bakery cases, position a small sample bowl next to pecan pies and seasonal baked goods to highlight the ingredient and upsell custom orders. In catering, package small portion cups as part of a nut and dried fruit grazing table for an upscale presentation that requires no extra prep.
