Description
This standard applies to inshell walnuts free from outer husks, from varieties (cultivars) grown from Juglans regia L, to be supplied to the consumer, walnuts for making oil or to be cracked for extraction of the kernels being excluded.
Walnuts are edible seeds from the trees of Juglans genus. They are round, single-seeded fruits of the walnut tree. The fruit and seed of walnut are enclosed in a thick, inedible husk. The shell of the fruit that encloses the kernel is hard and two-halved.
Walnuts have a delicious taste and crunchy texture, which is why they are used in many desserts and baked goods such as cookies, cakes, granola, cereals, energy bars, and the ever-popular bread. Ground walnuts and walnut flour are also used for baking. Walnuts are packed with essential fatty acids and produce an oil that is a rich emollient and is known for anti-aging properties.
Health Benefits of Walnuts
- Improves heart health
- Manage weight
- Boost bone health
- Brain health
- Antioxident power
