California Walnuts: The Fresh Crop Has Arrived in India = Wellness Within

The
much-awaited
fresh
crop
of

California
walnuts
has
arrived
in
India,
bringing
with
it
the
promise
of
unparalleled
quality
and
flavor.
Sun-ripened
to
perfection
under
California’s
ideal
natural
conditions,
these
walnuts
stand
as
the
gold
standard
of
taste
and
excellence,
offering
a
culinary
experience
like
no
other.

California
walnuts
are
celebrated
worldwide
for
their
exceptional
quality,
complex
flavors,
and
numerous
health
benefits.
Each
walnut
is
nurtured
with
care,
ensuring
it
meets
the
highest
standards.
The
new
crop
exemplifies
the
dedication
and
expertise
of
California’s
walnut
growers,
mostly
multi-generational
family
farms,
who
have
perfected
their
craft
over
generations.

This
year’s
harvest
has
been
successfully
completed,
marking
another
year
of
exceptional
quality.
The
California-developed
Chandler
variety,
is
one
of
the
most
sought-after
walnuts
globally
which
consistently
delivers
a
light
golden
color
and
mild
flavor,
having
benefitted
from
favorable
growing
conditions.
Advanced
optical
sorting
and
stringent
inspections
ensure
that
only
the
finest
walnuts
reach
consumers,
upholding
the
high-quality
standards
California
walnuts
are
known
for.

California
Walnut
Orchards

Pamela
Graviet,
Vice
President
of
Integrated
Marketing,
at
California
Walnut
Commission
&
Board,stated,
“California’s
family
farmers
are
proud
to
provide
Indian
consumers
delicious
and
nutritious,
freshly-harvested
Californian
walnuts.
Our
walnuts
provide
wellness
within
through
their
high
plant-based
omega-3
content,
protein,
fibre,
healthy
oils
and
numerous
micronutrients.
For
more
than
30
years,
our
growers
and
processors
have
led
the
way
in
supporting
global
research
to
better
understand
the
health
benefits
walnuts
provide.
This
year’s
crop
is
a
testament
to
the
dedication
of
our
growers
and
the
advanced
processing
techniques
that
ensure
our
walnuts
meet
the
highest
expectations
of
consumers
worldwide.
We
are
certain
that
our
discerning
consumers
in
India
will
continue
to
enjoy
the
fresh
and
delicious
California
walnuts
all
year
around.”
Early
shipments
have
already
commenced
to
global
markets,
reflecting
robust
demand
for
this
premium
product.

Why
Choose
California
Walnuts?

California
Walnuts

A
Pure
Gold
Standard
–
Pure
Gold,
California
walnuts
are
the
epitome
of
excellence.
Their
light
golden
kernels,
rich
buttery
taste,
and
natural
crunch
make
them
a
versatile
ingredient
for
both
sweet
and
savory
dishes.
Whether
sprinkled
over
salads,
blended
into
smoothies,
baked
into
desserts,
or
simply
enjoyed
as
a
snack,
California
walnuts
add
a
touch
of
luxury
to
every
meal.

Health
Benefits
You
Can
Trust
–
More
than
just
a
treat
for
the
taste
buds,
California
walnuts
are
a
nutritional
powerhouse.
They
are
the
only
tree
nut
that
is
an
excellent
source
of
plant-based
omega-3
ALA,
essential
for
heart,
brain^,
and
gut
health.
With
every
bite,
you’re
not
only
savoring
the
deliciousness
but
also
nourishing
your
body.
California
walnuts:

• 
  
  Are
  a
  heart
  healthy
  food.¹

• 
  
  Offer
  important
  nutrients
  that
  support
  brain
  health.²

• 
  
  Contribute
  to
  the
  normal
  functioning
  of
  our
  immune
  system.
  According
  to
  FSSAl
  Eat
  Right
  During
  Covid
  guidelines,
  the
  plant-based
  omega-3
  in
  walnuts
  may
  enhance
  the
  function
  of
  immune
  cells,
  and
  may
  play
  a
  role
  in
  the
  body’s
  healing
  and
  recovery.
  
  ³

• 
  
  Lower
  cholesterol
  levels
  and
  may
  support
  an
  overall
  healthy
  lifestyle
  that
  promotes
  longevity.⁴

• 
  
  Provide
  nutrients
  that
  are
  important
  in
  a
  healthy
  diet
  that
  supports
  those
  with
  type-2
  diabetes.⁵

• 
  
  Supply
  several
  nutrients
  and
  bioactive
  compounds
  that
  have
  shown
  encouraging
  results
  for
  their
  potential
  role
  in
  cancer
  risk
  management.⁶

Culinary
Versatility:
Whether
enhancing
classic
Indian
sweets
like
halwa
and
laddoos,
adding
crunch
to
savory
curries,
or
elevating
global
favorites
like
pasta
and
baked
goods,
California
walnuts
bring
unmatched
versatility
and
flavor
to
every
culinary
creation.

Food
Safety:
Cultivated
and
processed
under
stringent
regulations,
California
walnuts
meet
the
highest
food
safety
standards,
ensuring
a
premium
and
safe
product
for
consumers.

The
fresh
crop
of
California
walnuts
are
available
year-round
at
leading
retailers,
e-commerce
platforms,
and
neighborhood
kiranas
across
India.
Stock
up
today
and
experience
the
golden
difference!

References:

¹Supportive
but
not
conclusive
research
shows
that
eating
1.5
ounces
of
walnuts
per
day,
as
part
of
a
low
saturated
fat
and
low
cholesterol
diet
and
not
resulting
in
increased
caloric
intake,
may
reduce
the
risk
of
coronary
heart
disease.
(FDA)
One
ounce
of
walnuts
offers
18g
of
total
fat,
2.5g
of
monounsaturated
fat,
13g
of
polyunsaturated
fat
including
2.5g
of
alpha-linolenic
acid
–
the
plant-based
omega-3.

²Spencer
SJ,
Korosi
A,
Layé
S.
et
al.
Food
for
thought:
how
nutrition
impacts
cognition
and
emotion.
npj
Sci
Food.
2017;7(1).doi.org/10.1038/s41538-017-0008-y

³
Eat
Right
During
Covid,
Food
Safety
and
Standards
Authority
of
India

fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Guidance_Document_Eat_Right_07_06_2020.pdf

⁴Rajaram
S,
Cofán
M,
Sala-Vila
A,
et
al.
Effects
of
walnut
consumption
for
2
years
on
lipoprotein
subclasses
among
healthy
elders:
Findings
from
the
WAHA
randomized
controlled
trial
[published
online
ahead
of
print
August
30,
2021].
Circulation.
doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.054051.

⁵
Franz
MJ,
Bantle
JP,
Beebe
CA,
et
al.
Nutrition
principles
and
recommendations
in
diabetes.
Diabetes
Care.
2004;27
Suppl
1:S36-S46.
doi:10.2337/diacare.27.2007.s36

⁶
Hardman/Marshall/Cancer/Apr
2014
(citations
noted
in
Health
Research
section)

About
the
California
Walnut
Commission

The
California
Walnut
Commission
(CWC)
represents
more
than
4,600
California
walnut
growers
and
nearly
70
handlers,
grown
in
multi-generational
farmers’
family
orchards.
California
walnuts,
known
for
their
excellent
nutritional
value
and
quality,
are
shipped
around
the
world
all
year
long,
with
more
than
99%
of
the
walnuts
grown
in
the
United
States
being
from
California.
The
CWC,
established
in
1987,
is
involved
in
health
research
with
consuming
walnuts
as
well
as
domestic
and
export
market
development
activities.