Walnuts Raw

Walnuts grow on large deciduous trees which can be divided as far as nut production goes into two types, the Black walnut and the English walnut. The Black Walnuts are mainly grown in the USA and have much thicker shells. English walnuts originated in Persia, where only royalty were allowed to eat them. The walnuts supplied by Ripe are of the thinner shelled, English type, and have had their shells removed. Fresh or 'wet' walnuts are only available for a few weeks in the autumn, but may be stored in a cool dry place and will last for several months like this.

Walnuts are very high in manganese, are a good source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, copper, magnesium, vitamins B6, folate and thiamine.