| Property |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Howard Walnut |
| Scientific Name |
Juglans regia |
| Shape |
Round to oval |
| Size |
3.5 to 4 cm in diameter |
| Weight |
13-18 grams per nut |
| Shell Texture |
Hard and thick with a slightly rough texture |
| Shell Color |
Light brown to pale beige |
| Kernel Shape |
Irregular, typically with noticeable creases |
| Kernel Color |
Light cream to off-white |
| Taste |
Mildly sweet, slightly earthy, and rich flavor |
| 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 (stored in cool, dry conditions) |
| Harvest Time |
Late summer to early autumn |
| Shell Integrity |
Strong shell, relatively thicker compared to other varieties |
| Cracking Yield |
Moderate cracking yield with some waste |
