Consistent Kernel Grades
Our walnut kernels are carefully classified by color, shape, size, and wholeness into halves, quarters, and pieces for dependable commercial consistency.
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Compare walnut kernel halves, quarters, and pieces by appearance, color grade, portioning, processing performance, and intended food application.
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Walnut Kernel Grade Guide
A Walnut Kernel grade identifies the product according to color, size, shape, and the proportion of intact halves. Extra-light and light grades are generally chosen for premium visible applications, while light amber and amber kernels suit baking, roasting, grinding, and food manufacturing. Buyers should also assess moisture, freshness, taste, defects, crop year, and packaging. The best grade is not always the palest or largest—it is the specification that fits the intended application, quality target, and purchasing budget.
Selecting the right Walnut Kernel grade is essential for balancing appearance, performance, and purchasing cost. Commercial grades are commonly classified by kernel color, shape, size, and the percentage of intact halves. These distinctions help buyers choose a specification that complements the intended product instead of paying for characteristics the final application does not require.
Extra-light and light-colored kernels offer a bright, refined presentation. They are often preferred for premium retail packs, decorative bakery toppings, chocolate assortments, and products where the kernel remains clearly visible. Light amber and amber grades have a deeper, more rustic complexion, making them well suited to baking, roasting, sauces, fillings, nut pastes, and industrial food processing.
Kernel form matters too. Halves provide strong visual appeal and work beautifully in luxury packaging. Quarters retain a recognizable walnut shape while allowing easier portioning and wider recipe distribution. Smaller pieces blend efficiently into biscuits, cereals, granola, confectionery, ice cream, spreads, and savory preparations.
Color alone does not determine quality. Buyers should also evaluate moisture content, freshness, flavor, aroma, defect tolerance, halves ratio, fragment allowance, and crop year. Packaging is equally important for preserving the product during storage and transportation.
Before confirming a bulk order, establish a precise Walnut Kernel specification and approve a representative sample. This creates a shared quality benchmark and helps ensure consistent deliveries.
Walnut Kernel Halves
Beautiful symmetry catches the eye, but the real value of Walnut Kernel Halves reaches far beyond appearance. Their intact structure, satisfying crunch, and refined presentation make them a sought-after choice for premium retail packs, confectionery, bakery decoration, catering, and gift assortments. Unlike smaller fragments, halves give every product a generous, unmistakable walnut identity. Color grade, halves ratio, moisture, and kernel integrity all influence buying decisions. Ready to choose with greater clarity? Explore how commercial grades and quality specifications can help you secure the ideal halves for your market, packaging format, and culinary application.
Colour grades · Halves
Extra Light
Light
Light Amber
Amber
Broken, uneven kernels can diminish product presentation and complicate premium positioning. Imagine opening every carton to find well-formed Walnut Kernel Halves with attractive color and dependable integrity. Understanding halves ratios, grading tolerances, and quality benchmarks bridges that gap—helping buyers achieve more consistent packing, stronger visual appeal, and confident procurement.
Product profile
| Product | Shelled walnut kernels |
|---|---|
| Form / quality | Halves |
| Colour grades | Extra Light / Light / Light Amber / Amber |
| Flavour | Characteristic walnut flavour; no rancidity or off-notes |
| Shelf life | 12 months after packing |
| Storage | Cool, dry, clean and free of strong odours |
Kernel form · Halves
Packaging options
| 10 kg carton | 1 × 10 kg vacuum bag |
|---|---|
| 10 kg carton | 2 × 5 kg vacuum bags |
| 10 kg carton | Poly bag liner |
| 11.34 kg carton | 1 × 11.34 kg vacuum bag |
Container loading
| Dry · 20 GP | 9–10 MT |
|---|---|
| Dry · 40 GP | 20–23 MT |
| Refrigerated · 20 RF | 8–10 MT |
| Refrigerated · 40 RF | 20–22 MT |
Quality specifications
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
|---|---|
| Free fatty acids | 1.5% |
| Peroxide value | 5 meg/kg* |
| Non-aerobic plate count | < 50,000 cfu/g |
| Yeasts | < 10,000 cfu/g |
| Moulds | < 25,000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | < 500 cfu/g |
| Foreign material | < 0.1% |
| Colour defects | Darker-colour allowance ≤ 15% relative to contracted colour |
| Storage temperature | 3–7 °C |
Nutrition · per 100 g
| Energy | 654 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 65* |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 47 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 2 mg |
| Ka* | 441 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Vitamin A | 20 IU |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 98 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Magnesium | 158 mg |
*Source ambiguities: peroxide unit is printed as “meg/kg”; total fat has no unit; “Ka” is the source nutrient label. Confirm these entries and current specifications before contracting. No numerical kernel size or form-percentage tolerance is supplied on the reference page.
Walnut Kernel Quarters
Looking for a kernel grade that combines recognizable shape with production-ready convenience? Walnut Kernel Quarters deliver visible walnut character without the premium cost or handling limitations of full halves. Their practical dimensions support even distribution across bakery products, snack blends, cereals, confectionery, salads, and foodservice recipes. Less cutting. Smoother preparation. More walnut presence in every serving. By understanding color classifications, quarter ratios, size tolerances, moisture levels, and permissible fragments, buyers can select a specification tailored to their process and budget. Explore the essential grading criteria, compare commercial applications, and source quarters with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence.
Colour grades · Quarters
Extra Light
Light
Light Amber
Amber
Naturally portioned and easy to handle, Walnut Kernel Quarters balance visible kernel structure with production efficiency. Their adaptable format distributes evenly through recipes, reduces preparation, and supports accurate portioning. Buyers gain smoother processing, attractive walnut coverage, and better cost control across bakery, confectionery, snack, and foodservice applications
Product profile
| Product | Shelled walnut kernels |
|---|---|
| Form / quality | Quarters |
| Colour grades | Extra Light / Light / Light Amber / Amber |
| Flavour | Characteristic walnut flavour; no rancidity or off-notes |
| Shelf life | 12 months after packing |
| Storage | Cool, dry, clean and free of strong odours |
Kernel form · Quarters
Packaging options
| 10 kg carton | 1 × 10 kg vacuum bag |
|---|---|
| 10 kg carton | 2 × 5 kg vacuum bags |
| 10 kg carton | Poly bag liner |
| 11.34 kg carton | 1 × 11.34 kg vacuum bag |
Container loading
| Dry · 20 GP | 9–10 MT |
|---|---|
| Dry · 40 GP | 20–23 MT |
| Refrigerated · 20 RF | 8–10 MT |
| Refrigerated · 40 RF | 20–22 MT |
Quality specifications
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
|---|---|
| Free fatty acids | 1.5% |
| Peroxide value | 5 meg/kg* |
| Non-aerobic plate count | < 50,000 cfu/g |
| Yeasts | < 10,000 cfu/g |
| Moulds | < 25,000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | < 500 cfu/g |
| Foreign material | < 0.1% |
| Colour defects | Darker-colour allowance ≤ 15% relative to contracted colour |
| Storage temperature | 3–7 °C |
Nutrition · per 100 g
| Energy | 654 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 65* |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 47 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 2 mg |
| Ka* | 441 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Vitamin A | 20 IU |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 98 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Magnesium | 158 mg |
*Source ambiguities: peroxide unit is printed as “meg/kg”; total fat has no unit; “Ka” is the source nutrient label. Confirm these entries and current specifications before contracting. No numerical kernel size or form-percentage tolerance is supplied on the reference page.
Walnut Kernel Pieces
Small in size, powerful in application. Walnut Kernel Pieces bring natural crunch, rich flavor, and efficient distribution to baked goods, cereals, confectionery, snack mixes, sauces, and prepared foods. Their ready-to-use format reduces chopping, supports consistent portioning, and helps every serving receive a satisfying walnut presence. Imagine smoother production with less ingredient waste and more uniform results across every batch. From compact fragments to coarser inclusions, the right specification can complement your recipe, equipment, and price target. Explore available color classifications, dimensions, tolerances, and packaging options before selecting the ideal grade for your commercial needs.
Colour grades · Pieces
Extra Light
Light
Light Amber
Amber
Conveniently sized and ready for production, Walnut Kernel Pieces deliver dependable dispersion across doughs, fillings, cereals, and snack blends. Their versatile format minimizes preparation while improving portion control and ingredient coverage. The payoff is compelling: streamlined processing, reduced handling, consistent texture, and authentic walnut flavor throughout every finished batch.
Product profile
| Product | Shelled walnut kernels |
|---|---|
| Form / quality | Pieces |
| Colour grades | Extra Light / Light / Light Amber / Amber |
| Flavour | Characteristic walnut flavour; no rancidity or off-notes |
| Shelf life | 12 months after packing |
| Storage | Cool, dry, clean and free of strong odours |
Kernel form · Pieces
Packaging options
| 10 kg carton | 1 × 10 kg vacuum bag |
|---|---|
| 10 kg carton | 2 × 5 kg vacuum bags |
| 10 kg carton | Poly bag liner |
| 11.34 kg carton | 1 × 11.34 kg vacuum bag |
Container loading
| Dry · 20 GP | 9–10 MT |
|---|---|
| Dry · 40 GP | 20–23 MT |
| Refrigerated · 20 RF | 8–10 MT |
| Refrigerated · 40 RF | 20–22 MT |
Quality specifications
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
|---|---|
| Free fatty acids | 1.5% |
| Peroxide value | 5 meg/kg* |
| Non-aerobic plate count | < 50,000 cfu/g |
| Yeasts | < 10,000 cfu/g |
| Moulds | < 25,000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | < 500 cfu/g |
| Foreign material | < 0.1% |
| Colour defects | Darker-colour allowance ≤ 15% relative to contracted colour |
| Storage temperature | 3–7 °C |
Nutrition · per 100 g
| Energy | 654 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 65* |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 47 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 2 mg |
| Ka* | 441 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Vitamin A | 20 IU |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 98 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Magnesium | 158 mg |
*Source ambiguities: peroxide unit is printed as “meg/kg”; total fat has no unit; “Ka” is the source nutrient label. Confirm these entries and current specifications before contracting. No numerical kernel size or form-percentage tolerance is supplied on the reference page.
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