It is time to bring out your nutcrackers because walnuts are at the farmers’ markets and they are delicious. You'll find walnuts in the shell at your farmers' market ready to crack open, or you'll find them shelled, bagged, and flavored. The most common variety is the English walnut due to its thinner, easier-to-crack shell.
Walnuts are very nutrient-dense and make a perfect snack or addition to any meal. One-quarter cup of walnuts provides more than 100 percent of the daily recommended value of plant-based omega-3 fats, along with high amounts of copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin.
You'll find walnuts in the shell at your farmers' market ready to crack open, or you'll find them shelled, bagged, and flavored.
The Lowdown
Season
Fall
Summer
Winter
Spring
Color
Brown
Select
Look for solid texture with no discoloration, mold, or softness.
Store
Packaged walnuts can be stored in unopened packages in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Walnuts can go rancid with age so you can refrigerate them in order to extend their shelf-life.
