Organic Walnuts Extra Kernels

Very rich in lipids and proteins, but also in fiber and magnesium, walnuts are also very energetic (700 Kcal/100g). For breakfast, they're the perfect accompaniment to Khorog green grapes and organic cashew nuts. As an aperitif, they can be enjoyed alongside almonds, banana chips and Sultan Izmir grapes.

History
France is probably one of the cradles of the walnut, where fossilized walnut pollen dating back 17,000 years (Azilian period - Cro Magnon man) has been found at an excavation site at Peyrat in the Dordogne (Périgord), as well as at an archaeological site at Lac de Paladru in Isère (Dauphiné).
At the beginning of our era, the walnut tree was abundant in Persia, before being introduced in Antiquity to Greece, then to Italy by the Romans, and finally to France and Spain. In the 13th century, walnuts flourished in France, where certain taxes and debts were paid in walnuts. Walnuts made two major regions of southern France prosper: Dauphiné (Isère and Drôme) and Périgord (Dordogne, Lot and Corrèze)...
From south-western France, once the green husk has cracked and fallen naturally to the ground, the walnut is picked up in early October, washed and dried. Once the shell has been cracked, the kernel is gently extracted by hand, as in the past, to avoid damaging the kernel.
This ancestral gesture has stood the test of time...
Noix Cerneaux Extra Franquette offers a taste typical of the region: Franquette (a top-of-the-range variety) will surprise you with its hazelnut taste and delicate aroma. It's THE walnut par excellence.

Properties of walnuts
A priceless gift from nature, walnuts can be eaten occasionally or daily. In the latter case, do not exceed 20g, i.e. around ten nuts a day.
Recommended for...
- anyone (mobile or sedentary workers...): its high content of polyunsaturated (omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-3 linolenic acid) and monounsaturated fatty acids makes walnuts a valuable food in the fight against bad cholesterol(1) (they contain no cholesterol), and an excellent means of preventing cardiovascular disease(2) and type 2 diabetes(3). The manganese contained in walnuts influences the proper functioning of the human metabolism. As a source of copper, which promotes iron absorption, walnuts have antioxidant properties and help prevent premature cell aging;
- athletes: rich in zinc, copper and potassium, they provide the energy needed for physical effort;
- children, teenagers and students: for the phosphorus it contains, which acts on physical and intellectual effort (excellent memory stimulant);
- the elderly: calcium, iron and vitamins A, B1, B2 and E increase resistance to infection and combat free radicals;
- pregnant or breast-feeding women: as a source of "essential" fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) for the development of nerve and retinal cells;
- stressed, anxious or depressed people: stress depletes magnesium reserves, so a magnesium intake is recommended thanks to its relaxing properties;
- vegetarians, vegans/vegetarians: for all the minerals and vitamins that make it an ideal dietary supplement, as well as for its protein (arginine), lipid, carbohydrate, fiber and vitamin (B and E) content.

Consumption
As an aperitif, walnuts can be crunched on their own, or accompanied by almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, raisins, apricots or other dried fruits, in canapés or petits fours...
It goes very well in your salads (carrots / endive or lamb's lettuce or arugula / goat's cheese or Roquefort or Gorgonzola / fig / drizzle of walnut oil and raspberry vinegar), and is perfect crushed in a vinaigrette, tabbouleh or vegetable quiche or tart (mushrooms, spinach...).
It will add a South-Western flavor to your main courses: pasta, risotto, leek fondue, purée, soup, sauces (Roquefort, etc.), cannelloni stuffing... Or serve as a worthy accompaniment to meats (smoked gizzard, quail, duck breast), fish (monkfish)...
It will also dress up your cheese platter (blue, goat's, ewe's or camembert), accompanied by raisins and a good little wine! - Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health).
Walnuts can also be used in sweet dishes: jam, bread, brioche, pie, cake (moist with walnuts), crumble, shortbread, brownie, cookie, muffin, crème brûlée, nougat, cereal bar, caramelized apple or pear...
And it goes perfectly with chocolate!
Tip: When soaked overnight in milk, dried walnuts regain their fresh taste. Once you've opened the sachet, store the kernels in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recommendations
Walnuts should be part of a varied, balanced diet.
However, this product is not recommended in the event of :
- food allergies (nuts),
- renal insufficiency,
- intestinal disorders.
Do not give to children under 3 years of age.

(1) Zambon D, Sabate J, et al. Substituting walnuts for monounsaturated fat improves the serum lipid profile of hypercholesterolemic men and
women. A randomized crossover trial. Ann Intern Med 2000 April 4;132(7):538-46.
(2) Hu FB, Stampfer MJ. Nut consumption and risk of coronary heart disease: a review of epidemiologic evidence. Curr Atheroscler Rep 1999
November;1(3):204-9.
(3) Lovejoy JC. The impact of nuts on diabetes and diabetes risk. Curr Diab Rep 2005 October;5(5):379-84.

Botany: Juglans regia
Origin : France
Ingredients : 100% organic shelled walnuts from Franquette
Shelf life: guaranteed for 200 days
Quality : ORGANIC
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