| Property |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Chandler Walnut |
| Scientific Name |
Juglans regia |
| Shape |
Oval, slightly elongated |
| Size |
3.5 to 4.5 cm in diameter |
| Weight |
14-20 grams per nut |
| Shell Texture |
Hard, smooth, and thin |
| Shell Color |
Light brown to pale beige |
| Kernel Shape |
Irregular, with distinct halves |
| Kernel Color |
Light cream to off-white |
| Taste |
Mildly sweet, buttery, slightly earthy |
| Moisture Content |
4-6% |
| Fat Content |
60-65% (mostly unsaturated fats) |
| Protein Content |
15-20% |
| Carbohydrate Content |
10-15% |
| Oil Content |
High, about 60% of the nut's weight |
| Storage Life |
6 months to 1 year (in cool, dry conditions) |
| Harvest Time |
Late summer to early autumn |
| Shell Integrity |
Thin shell, making it easier to crack |
| Cracking Yield |
High yield with relatively low waste |
