Organic Walnut Kernels | Crunchy, nutrient-rich & packed with vitamins | Unroasted, organically grown | Ideal for snacks & recipes

Walnut kernels: Rich in vital nutrients

Walnut kernels are a true nutritional powerhouse. These crunchy nuts are high in vitamins E, B1, B6, and folic acid. They are also rich in magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese, and contain iron and potassium.

• Rich in: Vitamin E, B1, B6 and folic acid
• High in: magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese
• Source of: Potassium and iron

Support for the body

Walnut kernels help improve the elasticity of blood vessels. The nutrients they contain support various bodily functions:

• Vitamin E: Helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Thiamin (Vitamin B1): Contributes to normal energy metabolism, normal heart function, normal nervous system function and normal psychological function.
• Vitamin B6: Contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells, to the function of the immune system, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to the regulation of hormonal activity.
• Folic acid: Contributes to the growth of maternal tissue during pregnancy, to normal blood formation and cell division.
• Magnesium: Supports electrolyte balance, muscle function and the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Zinc: Contributes to normal acid-base and fatty acid metabolism and supports the maintenance of hair, nails, skin, eyesight and normal testosterone levels in the blood.
• Copper: Contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissue and normal iron transport in the body.
• Manganese: Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

Use in the kitchen

The golden-brown, unroasted walnut halves are characterized by a crunchy texture and a subtly bitter taste. They are ideal as:

• Nutritious snack for in between meals,
• Topping for salads, muesli or bowls,
• Ingredient and decoration for desserts, cakes and tarts.

Tip: Create your own mix of walnuts, dried fruits such as mango or mulberries and other seeds for a personalized snack.

Background information on the walnut

The walnut is a nut-like fruit of a deciduous tree that can grow up to 35 meters tall and live for over 150 years. It flowers between April and June.

Did you know?

• Walnut kernels were already considered a symbol of fertility by the Romans and Greeks.
• Walnut kernels originally come from Asia.
• In Austria, the walnut is also often called "Welschnuss".