Quality and knowledge – a naturally sweet sensation
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ncorporating California walnuts into confectionery sweets adds a delightful nuttiness and satisfying crunch, elevating the overalleating experience. Additionally, walnuts contribute to the texture and mouthfeel of the
sets them apart. From a nutritional perspective, walnuts are a source of omega-3 fatty acids, known for their heart-healthy properties, natural oils and fats in walnuts also help in maintaining the freshness and moisture of the sweets, preventing them from becoming dry and enhancing the overall quality of the products. When it comes to manufacturing, California walnuts are gaining popularity and texture to adding nutritional value. As a producer, it is essential to understand the maximise their potential.
KNOWLEDGE is everything!
walnuts is the know-how and experience of the California Growers who produce beautiful, creamy textured walnuts with their rich, incorporated into confectionery products, walnuts add a delightful nuttiness and satisfying crunch that elevate the eating experience. Whether used as a topping or within your mix, walnuts contribute a depth of
Quality is essential!
Food Safety is critically important to the walnut industry has earned a reputation for
Product Focus
Perfect for elevating quality and meeting consumer demand.
producing the highest quality walnuts in the world while maintaining an exceptional food safety record for decades. California walnuts are grown, harvested, and processed following strict Federal and State food safety regulations. standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture. (USDA).
WHY CALIFORNIA?
Quality is the core of California Walnuts, which is what makes them stand out in the crowd.
4,500 generational growers manage 375,000 acres of walnut orchards in the rich, fertile California soil. Nutritious, versatile, tasty California walnuts are enjoyed in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Health benefits us all
California walnuts are a nutrient-dense omega-3 fatty acids, which are known for their heart-healthy properties. Incorporating walnuts into confectionery provides consumers with an easy and delicious way to increase their intake of essential nutrients. California walnuts also contribute to the oils and fats lend moisture to products, keeping them fresh and tender for longer constantly researching how walnuts can be used in confectionery products, focussing on improving the longevity of walnuts and
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preventing their deterioration during the production process. Peter Meadows from representative for California Walnuts in the UK says: “We have long moved into an era of ‘smart’ confectionery which delivers on health and protein bars, for example, they are now an of large and smaller players offering a wider choice to the growing number of consumers who are becoming more discerning and want products with nutritional ingredients that walnut industry has worked alongside many are not bitter, so in couverture chocolate, the taste and texture are very subtle,”
Trade support
California walnuts aims to support industry organisations and partner • with manufacturers to help them launch new products containing California walnuts
• Use of origin logo (California Walnuts) • promotions
• Product launch support •
Please contact
trade@californiawalnuts.co.uk should you wish to discuss an incentive to help boost your products. For example, if you are already supplying California walnuts into the supply chain and would like to investigate creative ways to help increase product sales with your customers, we would like to meet with you.
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