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Nuts are a powerhouse of
energy, full of natural fibre, proteins, minerals and even unsaturated fats.
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The most healthiest of all
nuts are almonds, followed by walnuts and pistachios
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Walnuts are edible seeds
from the trees of Juglans genus. They are round, single-seeded fruits of the
walnut tree. The fruit and seed of walnut are enclosed in a thick, inedible
husk. The shell of the fruit that encloses the kernel is hard and two-halved
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Walnuts are loaded with
antioxidants, which help protect body from cellular damage, heart disease,
cancer, and premature aging. They are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids,
which is extremely good for all
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Walnuts are
rich in proteins, fats
and minerals and are a concentrated source of energy. These contain a good
amount of vitamin B group and are the richest in vitamin B6 among all the
nuts.
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The fruit has excellent
flavour and
is mainly consumed as a dry fruit.
Commercially, it is used for preparation of bakery products, chocolates,
ice-creams, ornaments, oils, and confectionary and salad products. Shells
are used in glue and plastics and for making solutions for cleaning and
polishing surfaces.
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The major walnut growing
countries are China, USA, Iran, Ukrain, Turkey and Mexico.
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In India, walnuts are grown
in Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and
Uttarakhand. Jammu & Kashmir
contributes around 98 per cent of
the country’s output.
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Walnuts are marketed as nuts
or kernels
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Walnuts can be traded
as in-shell (approximately one third of international trade) or
shelled (approximately two thirds of international trade).
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After the shell has been
removed, the kernels are inspected and sorted, and can then be traded in
different forms, such as halves, quarters, or pieces. Walnut kernels can be
eaten either raw or
baked as a snack
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France and Romania largest
European Union walnut producers
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In shelled walnut exports,
USA is followed by Chile, Mexico, China, Republic of Moldova, India and
others. Whereas in in-shell walnut exports, USA is followed by France,
Mexico, Chile, China, Ukrain
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In shelled walnut imports,
Germany ranks first followed by Japan, Spain, Turkey, France and the UK.
While for in-shell walnuts, Italy is the major buyer followed by Spain,
Mexico, Germany, Turkey and the Netherlands.
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Walnuts are consumed much
more as an ingredient than as a snack. The ingredient market provides a lot
of opportunities to develop new salty and sweet snack products in the near
future. Walnuts are a popular ingredient in fruit and nut snack mixes.
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Basics
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Understanding Walnuts
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Walnuts & Properties
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Harvesting & Processing
Product & Uses
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A
Walnut-Enriched Diet
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Removing oily
contaminants
from water
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Obesity Therapy
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Health Benefits
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Walnut Recipes
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Walnut Uses
Guide to Export
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Exporting Walnuts
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Grading & Certification
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Walnut Value Chain
Analysis
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Quality - Standards
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UNECE Standard on
the marketing and commercial quality control
Processing & Packaging
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Walnut processing technology
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Walnut Drying Process
Company Products
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Walnut Processor
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Walnut Shell Grit &
Flour
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Walnut Shell
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Trader Price List
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China Trading
company
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Directory of
Companies
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List of
Suppliers
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The International Nut and
Dried Fruit Council Foundation
Trade Leads
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Trade Lead System
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Trade Leads
Market Scenario
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Tree Nuts: World Markets
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India market
research
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Increase demand for California Walnuts
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Production data - California
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Walnut Shipments
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Walnut - Australia
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Walnut from Chile
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Walnut from Kashmir
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Exports from India
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Ukraine Walnut Production
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Turkey Tree Nuts
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Walnut for Malaysia
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German walnut
consumption
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