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A LA CARTE
🚚 The Fastest Delivery Time : 2-day delivery.
🐝 Supplier / Place Of Origin：A LA CARTE / Greece
🌱 About the Producer：
We select our suppliers for the love they put in their products,
seeking the best quality while respecting traditional production methods.
Most of them are family owned, of human size. We value the direct collaboration with them.
By buying directly at the source, we are proud to contribute to the local economy,
while ensuring that, ultimately, our clients get the most tasty and fresh products at the best prices.
All our farmers follow specific certifications minimizing the use of chemicals. From sustainable agriculture ‘’Agriculture Raisonnee’’ (AR) to Organic certified ‘’Agriculture Biologique’’ (AB), these guarantees that the fruits delivered to you a safe and healthy. On top of the tests done by our farmers, we also perform our own chemical test upon each arrival of the fruits.
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🛍 Product Information (Main) (English)：
Greek walnuts (shelled), or simply "Greek walnuts," originate from the premium walnut-growing regions of Greece. They are commonly found in organic and high-end nut markets, emphasizing their natural, additive-free, and traditional flavor. Greek walnut cultivation has a long history (tracing back to the mythical origins of Zeus and Persia in ancient Greek mythology). Modern growing regions such as Evia and the Atoro-Acananian Mountains benefit from the abundant Mediterranean sunshine, fertile soil, and traditional sun-drying methods (without chemical treatment). Harvested in September, they boast exceptional freshness and consistently superior quality, often considered a representative of premium European nuts.
These nutrient powerhouses are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids (ALA for heart and brain support), healthy polyunsaturated fats, high-quality protein, powerful antioxidants (polyphenols, vitamin E), fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, and more. They help lower bad cholesterol, reduce inflammation, enhance cognitive function and memory, promote heart health, support digestive wellness, provide sustained energy, and offer anti-aging benefits—making them one of the most nutritious nuts available.
Convenient and versatile, shelled Greek walnut kernels are ideal as a pure snack, sprinkled on yogurt, oatmeal, salads, or desserts, baked into breads, cakes, pastries (famous in Greek baklava or spoon sweets), mixed into trail mixes, or used in Mediterranean/Central Asian-inspired dishes. Enjoy raw for maximum nutrients, lightly roasted for enhanced aroma, or in recipes—a timeless, gourmet superfood straight from the cradle of walnut cultivation!
As walnut kernels mature, the outer shell becomes brittle and the outer shell becomes hard. The shell surrounds the kernel or flesh, which is usually divided into two halves separated by a membranous partition. The seed kernel (usually available in the form of shelled walnuts) is enclosed in a brown seed coat that contains antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the oil-rich seeds from atmospheric oxygen, preventing them from becoming rancid.
Note: Storage
Walnuts, like other nuts, must be processed and stored correctly. Improper storage makes walnuts susceptible to infestation by insects and fungal molds; the latter produce aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen. Batches of walnuts containing mold infection should be discarded completely.
The ideal temperature for long-term storage of walnuts is -3 to 0 °C (27 to 32 °F) with lower humidity for industrial and home storage. However, in developing countries where walnuts are produced in large quantities, this freezing technology is not available; walnuts are best stored below 25 °C (77 °F) and with low humidity. Temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F) and humidity above 70% will result in rapid and severe spoilage losses. Above a humidity threshold of 75%, aflatoxin-releasing fungi form.
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