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Cashew nuts
Graded cashew kernels and raw in-shell cashew nuts for snack producers, roasters, bakeries and food distributors.
Nuts & Spices
Walnuts
Walnut kernels and in-shell walnuts for bakeries, confectioners, food manufacturers and nut distributors. Kernels are quoted by colour and form (halves or pieces); in-shell nuts by size.
- Extra light halves
- Light halves and pieces
- Light amber pieces
- Amber pieces
- Medium / small pieces
Specification
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Forms | In-shell, kernel halves, halves and pieces, pieces |
| Kernel colour | Extra light, light, light amber, amber |
| Halves | At least 85% half kernels (USDA definition) |
| Halves and pieces | At least 20% half kernels |
| Quality factors | Colour, moisture, shrivel, mould, insect damage, rancidity |
| Allergen | Tree nut |
Walnut grades and forms
| Grade | What it means |
|---|---|
| Extra light halves | Lightest kernel colour and whole halves, for premium retail and decoration. |
| Light halves and pieces | At least 20% halves, light colour. The general bakery grade. |
| Light amber pieces | Darker kernels, broken into pieces, for baking and processing. |
| Amber pieces | Darkest commercial colour, for ingredients where colour matters less. |
| Medium / small pieces | Screened pieces for toppings, fillings and ice cream. |
| In-shell (jumbo, large, medium) | Whole nuts sized by screen and graded for shell condition and kernel quality. |
Packaging
| Format | Configuration |
|---|---|
| 10 kg vacuum cartons | Vacuum or nitrogen-flushed kernel packs in cartons. |
| 25 lb (11.34 kg) cartons | Lined kernel cartons, a common North American format. |
| 25 kg and 50 kg bags | Woven bags for in-shell walnuts. |
Applications
Bakery, cakes and brownies, cereals, confectionery, salads and retail snack packs.
Frequently asked questions
Which walnut grade is best for baking?
Light halves and pieces or light amber pieces are usual choices: the kernels are broken in mixing, so whole halves are not needed.
How should kernels be stored?
Cool and dry, sealed from air. Walnut oil oxidises quickly at warm temperatures, which causes rancidity.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the product and the lot. The minimum quantity, price and delivery terms are set out in the written quotation.
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