Organic
Walnuts
"Nutrient-rich and delicious tree nuts."
Walnuts are nutrient-rich tree nuts, with a hard shell encasing a rich, edible kernel, prized for their culinary uses and health benefits.
Also known as
English walnuts, Persian walnuts
Botanical name
Juglans
Product Details
PLU Code
94943
5-digit code
Category
Nuts
Walnuts › All Sizes
Origin
Asia, now cultivated worldwide.
Temperature
0 to 10°C (32 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Walnuts
Walnuts are grown primarily in temperate climates, with top producers including the United States, China, and Iran.
Nutrition Information
Walnuts are a nutrient-dense food rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber. The nutrition facts for walnuts are as follows.
Per 100g serving of walnuts, there are 582 calories, 21g of carbohydrates, 15g of dietary fiber, 15g of protein, and 47g of fat. Of the fat, the saturated fat content is 6g, monounsaturated fat content is 19g, and polyunsaturated fat content is 17g.
Walnuts contain a range of essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron, with some of these nutrients present in significant amounts.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for dried Persian (English) walnuts, in-shell and shelled kernels (HB66 gives one set of storage conditions). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 10°C (32 to 50°F)
Humidity
50-65%
Packaging
Airtight containers or bags, or vacuum-sealed bags
Storage Notes: Oil rancidity is the main problem, so keep nuts cool and dry with limited oxygen exposure, and discard damaged kernels before storage to reduce toxin-producing mold. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 777-781.
Applies to: dried Persian (English) walnuts, in-shell and shelled kernels (HB66 gives one set of storage conditions).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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