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drupe (/dro͞op/) Ancient Greek δρύππᾱ (drúppā) “olive”; Latin (drūpa): A fleshy fruit surrounding a single hardened seed. Also called stone fruit.

Pecans are considered drupes. They have a husk that dries and splits open as the fruit matures.

The structure of a pecan follows the classic drupe pattern:

• Exocarp: The outer green husk
• Mesocarp: The middle layer that becomes papery when dry
• Endocarp: The hard shell that contains the edible seed or "nut"

Though we commonly refer to pecans as nuts in culinary contexts, botanically speaking, they belong to the drupe category, just like walnuts and almonds. Botanists sometimes use the term "drupaceous nut" to describe these types of fruits that share characteristics of both drupes and nuts.

We just call them “Drupey Nuts”.

At Drupey Nuts, we embrace the science behind the snack. Whether you're enjoying our premium whole pecans or cooking with our cold-pressed pecan oil, you're experiencing the rich, buttery culmination of the perfect drupe.