Ingredient

walnut kernels

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The walnut is one of the fruits known for being among the richest in virtues: perfect for regulating the quantity of cholesterol present in the blood, the walnut is also good and lends itself to being a coveted ingredient, due to its quality, within the kitchen, where in particular it is used to create refined desserts, pasta-based first courses or, again, even to prepare walnut oil. Walnut is also used to ensure that one tans correctly, thanks in particular to its richness in unsaturated acids and precious vitamins.

Use in cooking

It is not difficult to use walnut kernels: in fact, they can easily be used to prepare cakes, or even the famous spaghetti with walnuts.

Preservation

Walnut kernels can be stored in hermetically sealed jars, which must be placed carefully inside the refrigerator to prevent them from oxidising.

Curiosity

Due to the many virtues they carry, walnut kernels have the meaning of "Jupiter's acorns" and mark the beginning of the ripening cycle of dried fruits.