BULK PRODUCTS · PERSONAL BROKERAGE
Walnuts
Your specification.
Our starting point.
Walnuts for wholesalers, importers and food manufacturers. Bring us your product brief and we can explore the relevant sourcing options.
Discuss walnuts ↗
From origin.To your requirement.
01 / THE PRODUCT DETAILS
The right form.
The right fit.
Start with the intended application and the specification your business needs. Size, processing and quality requirements belong in the same conversation.
Product forms
- in-shell
- kernel halves, quarters, broken pieces
Grades, sizes & varieties
Compare the product-specific sizes, processing options and quality distinctions in the commercial specification guide below.
These product references provide a starting point. The supplier’s current specification and the agreed contract determine the offered lot.
UNDERSTANDING WALNUTS
Know the product.
Choose for your application.
Product & processing
Walnuts are the kernels of Juglans regia, a deciduous orchard tree with a long history of cultivation. The hard shell protects a lobed kernel whose colour and proportion of intact halves are important commercial characteristics. Variety, growing conditions, drying and handling influence the final lot; tree age alone does not predict its quality or yield.
Food industry applications
Intact halves suit visible toppings, snack packs and chocolate coating. Quarters and broken pieces suit bakery, cereal blends and fillings where distribution through the recipe matters more than a complete kernel. Specify the required piece size and acceptable fines rather than relying on the word “broken”.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Halves / quarters / pieces | Agree the proportion of halves, piece-size range and permitted fines. |
| Kernel colour | Extra Light, Light, Light Amber and Amber describe progressively darker colour categories; colour and physical grade should be specified separately. |
| Chandler | A California variety associated with light kernels; assess the offered colour and halves percentage. |
| Hartley / Howard / Tulare / Serr | Other varieties in our guide. Compare actual kernel appearance, shell characteristics and recovery against your intended use. |
| In-shell treatment | Specify natural or treated shell appearance separately from kernel colour. Request details of any bleaching or other treatment. |
| Conventional / organic | For organic requirements, confirm the product, supplier and certification scope for the destination market. |
Formats and pack sizes are reference options, subject to supplier confirmation. Agree the specification, tolerances and documentation for the offered lot before purchase.
Grade reference: USDA walnut standards ↗
Does a lighter shell mean an Extra Light kernel?
No. In-shell surface appearance and kernel colour are separate specifications. Confirm both, together with variety, calibre, kernel recovery and any treatment used. A shell treatment is not a kernel-colour grade.
WHERE THE PRODUCT BEGINS
In the orchard.
A line study of the growing landscape
02 / A WIDER VIEW
Origin matters.
So does the season.
Producer origins
- China
- United States
- Ukraine
- Moldova
- Romania
- Chile
Origins named in our product guide; availability is checked against your requirement.
HARVEST CONTEXT
California September–October; China August–October; Chile March–April; Ukraine/Romania/Moldova September–October
Indicative seasonal context; timing and availability depend on the origin and crop year.
China
August–October
Indicative windows from our product guide, not current stock availability. Highlighted countries are producing origins, not a confirmed supplier network.
03 / READY FOR YOUR BRIEF
Beyond the product.
Every detail counts.
Which documents help us assess the offer?
For walnuts, request the supplier’s product specification, ingredient and allergen information, relevant test results, packing details and storage instructions. For processed products, include the treatment and any added ingredients. Confirm shelf life and certification against the actual product and destination.
Packing references
- kernels: 25 lb cartons in USA; 10 kg cartons in Eastern Europe
What should my enquiry include?
Product form, grade or size, quantity, packing, destination and required delivery date. Include any treatment, ingredient, testing or certification requirements that apply to your business.
How are quality and storage requirements confirmed?
Request the current supplier specification, relevant product documentation and storage instructions for the offered product. We help clarify outstanding details before terms are agreed.
Can you help match a specific requirement?
Share your brief with our trade desk. We consider suitable supply options and coordinate questions about specification, commercial terms and timing.
COMPOSITION REFERENCE
Nutrition.
In the formulation.
| Nutrient | Details |
|---|---|
| Water | 4.07 g |
| Energy | 654 kcal |
| Protein | 15.23 g |
| Total lipid(fat) | 65.21 g |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 13.71 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.7 g |
| Sugars, total | 2.61 g |
Values reproduced from our existing product guide. Composition varies with origin, processing and ingredients. Use the offered product’s supplier nutrition specification for formulation and labelling.
YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION
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walnuts.
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