English walnuts Moisture content should be 8%
Storage life is 1-2 years in cool storage/conditions.
English Walnuts
| Property | Specification |
| Common Name | English Walnut |
| Scientific Name | Juglans regia |
| Shape | Oval or round |
| Size | 3 to 4 cm in diameter |
| Weight | 12-20 grams per nut |
| Shell Texture | Hard, rough, and slightly ridged |
| Shell Color | Light brown to pale beige |
| Kernel Shape | Irregular, wrinkled |
| Kernel Color | White to light cream |
| 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 |