The walnut is the fruit of the walnut tree, originally from Persia and one of the oldest trees in the world (7000 BC). Currently, it is grown in temperate zones of Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA, especially in California, which is the world's largest producer.
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The walnut is the fruit of the walnut tree, originally from Persia and one of the oldest trees in the world (7000 BC). Currently, it is grown in temperate zones of Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA, especially in California, which is the world’s largest producer.
The walnut is a product appreciated worldwide for its chemical composition, presenting high concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Its consumption improves vascular and coronary problems. Due to the multiple benefits it has for health and because it is a natural, healthy and cholesterol-free snack, global demand is growing.
The walnut is a product appreciated worldwide for its chemical composition, presenting high concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Its consumption improves vascular and coronary problems. Due to the multiple benefits it has for health and because it is a natural, healthy and cholesterol-free snack, global demand is growing.
The world production of walnuts is around one million tons. In the walnut business as a dry fruit, there are two differentiated markets: the one for the walnut in the shell and the one for the walnut without the shell or in halves. Although it is the same fruit, each one has different characteristics, since its consumers demand different attributes from the product. Currently, more than 80% of the world’s production of walnuts is sold shelled.