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Walnut Basics & Storage Tips
Chop Em! Use a knife or food processor. Besure that nuts are at
room temperature before
grinding in a food processor or natural oils in the
walnut will cause nuts to soften to a paste.
Toast Em! Place walnuts on baking sheet in350F oven for 8-10
minutes, and watch carefully.
Toasting is an ideal time to add any kind of spice
or seasoning you desire for a quick walnut snack or
to add as toppers on salads, soups or pastas. Use
nonfat cooking spray or a dash of vegetable oil and
toss occasionally during baking.
Season Em! Toss with salt, sugar or spices to
create an array of different flavors! Toastingintensifies
flavor.
Store Em! Store shelled walnuts in a sealedcontainer in a cool
place, with low moisture and
away from sunlight. Refrigerator storage is good,
but if you have larger quantities, shelled walnuts
also store well in the freezer. Unopened packages
are good to eat for up to a year. Opened packages
in sealed containers keep well for up to six months.
Store in-shell walnuts in their shell and crack them
when you use them. Store them in a cool, dry
place away from sunlight, or in the refrigerator or
freezer.
This Walnut Flavor Wheel is designed to inspire menu innovation.
The difference between an ordinarymenu item and a fantastic one can
often be traced to optimal pairing of ingredients. Today we can
predictmore accurately than ever what flavors, textures or
combinations people will savor or refuse. Even folks who
may think they dont like walnuts are pleasantly surprised with
new flavorcombinations that are appetizing, taste great and provide
easy access to
a wider, more diverse and more nutrient-rich diet. Walnuts can
easilybe incorporated into every meal from breakfast to dessert
whether
tossed into salads, incorporated into entrees, or enjoyed as
an
out-of-hand snack.
For easy, great-tasting recipesvisit www.walnuts.org
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