Shelled Walnuts

History

The name of the genus comes from the Latin ‘Jovis’, which means ‘Jupiter’, and ‘Glans’, which means ‘Acorn’: the ‘Acorn of Jupiter’.
Species related to walnuts have been discovered in stratifications belonging to Miocene geological era. Archaeological finds indicate that walnuts were used as food as early as 9000 years ago. Indeed, ancient European and Asian civilizations were familiar with the walnut tree.
Numerous scholars have researched extensively to establish where the species originated. The most credible theory is that the walnut is native to China or the Himalayan Massif.
The walnut was spread West by the Greeks and then by the Romans, for whom the fruit was a symbol of fecundity and was handed out during wedding ceremonies. In mythology, it was also known to the Gods: indeed, it is said that Jupiter himself used it in his banquets on Mount Olympus.
The spread of the walnut throughout Europe as a grown tree was the work of the Romans, whose legions brought the plant to the areas of the Moselle and the Rhine, as well as to Spain, France and England.
Major Latin poets, including Virgil and Ovid, mention the walnut. The archaeological excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum unearthed charred nuts which had the characteristics similar to those of the Sorrento variety.
One of the legends about the walnut tree says that witches held their Sabbaths in its shadow and that therefore the latter was bad luck for both humans and animals.

Source:
Nutspaper "La noce" 4/2013
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans

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Selection

Walnut kernels online

We want to nurture your love for natural walnuts. Among many walnut kernels available to buy, as nut experts we have selected walnut kernels that are grown with respect for our supply chain.

Where to buy walnut kernels?

Walnut kernels are only to be found on our online nut shop and nowhere else offline. This is the only way we can provide you with quality, walnut kernels from our supply chain, available in large packs at an affordable price.

Properties

According to our analyses, 100 g of shelled walnuts contain:

• Potassium (363 mg – 18% NRV)
• Iron (3.0 mg – 21% NRV)
• Zinc (2.6 mg – 26% NRV)
• Vitamin B6 (0.39 mg – 28% NRV)
• Magnesium (134 mg – 36% NRV)
• Phosphorus (322 mg – 46% NRV)
• Vitamins E (9.1 mg – 76% NRV)
• Manganese (2.1 mg – 105% NRV)
• Copper (1.3 mg – 130% NRV)
• Fibre (6.7 g)
• Unsaturated fatty acids (59 g), polyunsaturated (46 g) and oleic acid (13 g)
• Linoleic acid (36 g)
• Alpha – linolenic acid (9.2 g)

Please note that walnuts are included in the list of allergens (Annex 2 Reg. No. 1169/2011 and as amended and extended.)

Dose recommendations

Each pack of 1 kg of shelled walnuts contains about 32 servings of 30 g that provide:

• 39% of the Nutrient Reference Value of Copper;
• 32% of the Nutrient Reference Value of Manganese;
• 23% of the Nutrient Reference Value of Vitamin E.

Individual needs will vary according to age, gender, weight and physical activity. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are the basis of your well-being.

Affordable price

Affordable price means to us offering our clients natural shelled walnuts that everybody can enjoy. 
We want, on the one hand, to place the proper value on raw materials in order to obtain a quality product by paying our farmers a fair price; on the other hand, we want to fulfil your needs when it comes to pricing. 

 We establish fair long-term relationships with our producers to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing and that are based on trust as part of our efforts to offer you the finest and most natural product. 

Not only that: by choosing large packs of shelled walnuts, you are also contributing to the reduction in the use of plastic. 

How much does 1 kg of shelled walnuts cost?

The price per kg for shelled walnuts depends on the walnuts' quality, variety and origin. On Nuturally, we have selected the best shelled walnuts with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store shelled walnuts in cool, dry places away from heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips: 

• The ideal way to store shelled walnuts is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally shelled walnuts can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay. 
• The ideal container for the storage of shelled walnuts is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.  
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria. 
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.