Overview: Walnut fruit or the kernel (Giri) is shielded with the outer cover. This is how mother nature protects the goodness of the fruit intact. The prominent variety in whole kashmiri walnut is the hard shell walnut and paper walnuts commonly known as Kashmiri Kagzi walnut in India Hard shell walnut is comparatively cheaper than Kashmiri kagzi walnut. Hard shell walnuts are difficult to break open. Generally the kernel gets crushed or stuck into the outer shell of the hard shell walnuts during the attempt to open it. This becomes a very tedious task. Whereas Kashmiri Kagzi walnuts have soft shells and can be easily broken with the help of your teeth or just by pressing between the palms. With the right technique you may get the entire fruit out without breaking it. Also the walnuts are tasty and buttery. You can enjoy it with your family. The benefits of walnuts are endless.
Benefits:
1. Walnuts are memory booster and aid in brain development hence very good for children.
2. Walnuts prevents type 2 diabetes
3. Walnuts have melatonin which regulates and induces sleep. So eat some walnuts before going to bed for good night’s sleep.
4. Walnuts are said to alleviate mood. When you feel down, munch some to get into the happy mood.
5. For an effective weight management include walnuts in your diet.
6. Walnut is a heart food, which protects your heart. So eat a handful of walnuts daily.
Un-shelled walnuts or walnuts with shells are protected naturally hence no special storage condition needed. However it is advisable to store it in a cool,dry and dark place.
