WALNUT

WALNUTS : Walnuts are nutrient -dense, single-seeded stone fruits from trees in the juglans genus,featuring a wrinkled,two-lobed kernel enclosed in a hard shell and green husk.  . Known for their rich, slightly bitter brown skin, they are packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and protein, and are primarily consumed raw, roasted, or used in baking and salads. 

• Health Benefits: Known for being cardioprotective, aiding in brain health, and reducing inflammation.
• Harvest & Ripening: They ripen between September and November, when the green, fleshy outer husk turns brown/black and dries.