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The United States of America have is a major exporter of walnuts. They are the biggest exporter in the world and are mainly originating from California. On the second place you will find Chili and some East – European countries like Moldova and Romania. They are exporting a good quality which is comparable to the quality of the USA. However during recent years also Italy and France are entering the export market as well.
The maximum height of the walnut tree is approximately 25 meters. Just as other nut trees also the walnut tree is bearing fruits after 5 years when it’s planted.
When the nuts are falling of the tree it will be collected by hand or machine. The nuts will be cracked manually or by machine. Now a days most of the nuts will be cracked by machine because it’s faster and cheaper. But walnuts are also sold in shell, which you can find in most of the supermarkets.
Walnuts will be used in several manners. The nuts will be used in the industry, but also in bakeries and nut mixes. Since some years you can also buy walnut ice and cheese. So a lot of options to try the delicious walnut taste.
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| Energy in kJ | 3239 kJ | Vitamin E | 0,6 g |
| Energy in kcal | 785 kcal | Carbohydrates | 13,4 g |
| Saturated fat | 11,9 g | Sodium | 0,004 mg |
| Monounsaturated fat | 59,3 g | Calcium | 70,0 mg |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1,5 g | Phosphor | 198,0 mg |
| Fiber | 8,0 g | Iron | 2,7 mg |
| Protein | 8,0 g | Iodine | 2 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0,71 g | Potassium | 363,0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0,09 g | Copper | 0,57 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0,359 g | Magnesium | 118,0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1,0 g | Selenium | 12,0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | Zinc | 1,29 mg |
