English Walnut

Scientific Binomial Name: Juglans regia

Known to many as the Persian walnut but English speakers know it as the English or Common walnut and it is the most widely cultivated walnut variety. Its large fruit, thin shell, and rich flavor have helped it find a place in many of the world's cuisines.

Selection Information

Other Names: Persian or Common walnut

Usage: Eaten out-of-hand, cookies and baking, walnut oil, candied, pickled

Selection: Good-quality unshelled walnuts should be heavy for their size.

Storage: Walnuts are extremely perishable and should be carefully stored. Refrigerate shelled walnuts in airtight containers for up to six months or freeze them for as long as a year. Unshelled walnuts can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to six months.

Avoid: Avoid rubbery or shriveled product. Shelled walnuts should not be cracked, pierced, or stained because this puts the nutmeat at risk for mold.

Seasonal Information

Available in Autumn

Walnut Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup chopped, English Walnut (117g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 765	Calories from Fat 639
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76g	117%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	5%
Dietary Fiber 8g	31%
Sugars 3g
Protein 18g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 11%	Iron 19%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

English Walnuts are very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Copper, and a very good source of Manganese.

English Walnut Tips & Trivia

The Chinese have used walnuts to cure a variety of ailments including stengthening the back and knees, moistening intestines, tonifying kidneys, mild forms of asthma, and the relief of constipation in the elderly.
Alexander the Great introduced Persian nuts to Macedonia and Greece in the fourth century BC.
According to local legend on the Greek Island of Skopelos, whoever plants a walnut tree will die as soon as the tree can "see" the sea
English colonists introduced to the Americas by the 17th century.
Persian walnuts are a potent source of Omega-3 oils.