BOLD, RICH
FLAVOR
HIGHEST PROTEIN
TREE NUT
SUSTAINABLE
WILD
SOURCING
New research underscores the need for consumers to support immune health through diet. Brands and retailers can help champion the “new normal,” with a focus on healthy ingredients like Black Walnuts. Join us for our new series that dives into spotlighting how the food industry can effectively address this critical need through the power of black walnuts.
Black Walnuts are native to the United States and one of the few crops still picked by hand in the wild. This delicious nut has a bolder, earthier, more complex flavor than English walnuts. The unique, robust flavor of Black Walnuts makes it a versatile ingredient and a traditional favorite for cakes, breads, cookies, brownies and fudge. On the savory side, Black Walnuts add a fantastic flavor to fish, chicken, wild rice or as a salad topping. They contain more protein per ounce than any other tree nut along with many other nutritional benefits, making it a great addition to your regular diet whether it be in a healthy recipe or just as a healthy snack.
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“…the nutritional composition of Black walnut shows that this edible nut is a rich source of bioactive compounds capable of promoting multiple health benefits.”
— University of Nebraska Nutritional Study.
The Perfect Ingredient
Bold. Robust. Earthy. Known as the truffle of nuts, Black Walnuts have a remarkably distinct flavor that enhances a wide variety of both savory and sweet recipes.
Chefs, food professionals and foodies everywhere are constantly on the lookout for exciting new ways to enhance their gourmet recipes, and for many, the dimension and sophistication of Black Walnuts do just that. With flavor that’s bolder and more robust than English walnuts, Black Walnuts have the capacity to transform any recipe. Added to salads, entrees, desserts or a healthy snack, the rich flavor of American Black Walnuts turn everyday dishes into exciting signature creations.
The Harvest
Black Walnuts are one of the few crops still picked by hand today. Harvesting occurs every fall when the wild Black Walnut crop is hulled, bagged and sold to a network of buying stations, or “hullers”. Each year, millions of pounds of nuts are purchased from approximately 215 buying locations across the United States. From start to finish—planting, harvesting and final processing—Black Walnuts are a hands-on product, making them all natural and fully sustainable. As the popularity of this wildly complex nut continues to grow, the demand for harvesters to head outside to pick up the fallen crop grows as well.