• Heart Health: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to lower bad cholesterol and support heart health.
• Brain Health: Walnuts have been shown to improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• Weight Management: Although high in calories, walnuts can help manage weight due to their high fiber and healthy fat content.
• Antioxidant Protection: Walnuts contain antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.
• Eaten raw, roasted, or salted.
• Used in baking, salads, and as an ingredient in various dishes and desserts.
• Walnut oil is used in cooking and cosmetics.
• Ground walnuts are used to make walnut butter.
Walnuts products from Iran are widely exported to several CIS countries including:
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Azerbaijan
- Uzbekistan
- Kyrgyzstan
These countries have a growing demand for walnuts due to their popularity in both culinary and health-focused markets.
In Iran, hectares of land are currently under walnut cultivation. This growing operation is part of a larger effort to increase production and export high-quality walnuts to international markets, especially the CIS region.
654 kcal, 15.2g protein, 65.2g fat, 13.7g carbohydrates