Akofruits
Walnuts
Golden kernels, rich and buttery — thin-shelled varieties.
We grow walnuts on deep, well-drained soils and manage the orchards for well-filled nuts with a high kernel yield and exceptionally light-coloured kernels.
A walnut’s final quality is decided after harvest. We start picking as soon as the green hulls split naturally, then hull and wash the nuts at once to keep the shells clean. Temperature-controlled drying brings the moisture down to 8%, which protects the kernel’s oils from turning rancid and keeps the flavour fresh, so we supply walnuts until June. Finally, the nuts are sized and checked for sound shells.
- Nut calibre
- 32–38 mm
- Nut weight
- 9–13 g
- Harvest
- Sep – Oct
- Supply
- Sep – Jun
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HarvestFrom storageGraded and packed to your specification
Good to know
Omega-3 and protein
Walnuts are the nut richest in plant-based omega-3 (ALA) and also provide protein and polyphenols. A daily handful (30 g) helps keep blood vessels elastic.
Fresh and buttery
Fresh walnut kernels are mild and buttery with a satisfying crunch, while the thin skin adds a light, pleasant astringency. In the shell, walnuts keep for months in a cool, dry place; shelled kernels are best kept in the fridge.
Perfect pairings
Toasted walnuts bring crunch to roasted beetroot with goat cheese, make a robust pesto with basil or sun-dried tomatoes, and give rustic breads and baking a deep, toasty richness.
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