Walnuts are used for food after being processed, either green for pickled walnuts or after full ripening for nutmeat. They are nutrient-dense, with protein and essential fatty acids.
Nutrient Profile
Adding Walnuts to your Diet
1. Walnut meats are available in two forms; in their shells or shelled. The meats may be whole, halved, or in smaller portions due to processing.
2. Walnuts are often candied and may be used as an ingredient in other foodstuffs.
3. Pickled walnuts are the whole fruit that can be savory or sweet depending on the preserving solution.
4. Walnut butter can be homemade or purchased in both raw and roasted forms.
5. All walnuts can be eaten on their own (raw, toasted, or pickled) or as
6. Walnuts can be added to muesli
7. Add to oatmeal
8. Add crunch to a salad2. Walnuts are often candied and may be used as an ingredient in other foodstuffs.
3. Pickled walnuts are the whole fruit that can be savory or sweet depending on the preserving solution.
4. Walnut butter can be homemade or purchased in both raw and roasted forms.
5. All walnuts can be eaten on their own (raw, toasted, or pickled) or as
6. Walnuts can be added to muesli
7. Add to oatmeal
9. Mix into a vegetable stir-fry for extra protein.
10. Popular in brownie recipes
Walnut oil is available commercially and is chiefly used as a food ingredient, particularly in salad dressings. Its low smoke point limits its use for frying.
More than 99% of the walnuts in the U.S. are grown in California’s Central Valley. Internationally, California walnuts supply three-quarters of the world’s walnut trade.
Walnuts positively impact heart health and may also improve cognitive function.
Recipe
Walnuts positively impact heart health and may also improve cognitive function.
Recipe
Beet, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad, California Walnut
References
1. Walnut, Wikipedia
2. California Walnut, Resources, and Recipes
