Description
Enhance your culinary creations with our high-quality walnuts; they are renowned for their rich, buttery aroma and satisfying crunch. Ideal for professional kitchens, they add depth and texture to a variety of dishes, from salads and baked goods to savory main courses like crustaceans or roasted vegetables. Chefs appreciate their versatility; whether chopped, roasted, or ground into walnut flour, walnut Their recipes are preferred for their sophistication and nutritional value.
For wholesale buyers, Şükür Kuruyemiş Walnuts offer consistent quality and long shelf life, making them perfect for high-volume operations. Their standardized size and freshness make them easy to use in large-scale kitchen applications and food production processes. Whether you're making specialty breads, creating gourmet chocolates, or incorporating them into snack mixes and granola, Şükür Kuruyemiş Walnuts provide the reliability and excellence that meet the demands of large-scale production.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What are pistachios? Belonging to the gum tree family Pistacia vera It is a type of nut found in the inner part of the fruit of the tree, known for its unique flavor and green color.
- Why is pistachio called “Antep”? It is called by this name because the first pistachio enterprises in Türkiye were established in Gaziantep and production spread from there.
- Are pistachios a nut? Although botanically it is the seed of the fruit, it is considered a nut in terms of its nutritional value and consumption methods.
- Where do pistachios grow? It prefers arid, hot climates. In Türkiye, it grows mostly in the Southeastern Anatolia Region (especially Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, and Siirt). It is also cultivated worldwide in countries such as Iran, the USA, and Italy.
Health and Nutrition
- What are the benefits of pistachios? It contains high amounts of healthy fats, protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins (B1, B6, E, K), and minerals (potassium, phosphorus, magnesium). It supports heart health, may help regulate blood sugar, is beneficial for eye health, protects cells thanks to its antioxidant properties, and provides a feeling of fullness.
- Do pistachios make you gain weight? Although it is high in calories, it can help manage weight when portion control is taken into account thanks to the fiber and healthy fats it contains.
- How much pistachio should be consumed per day? Generally, consuming a handful (about 30 grams or 49 pieces) can be beneficial.
- Do pistachios raise cholesterol? On the contrary, it can help lower bad cholesterol thanks to the healthy fats it contains.
- Is there a pistachio allergy? Like other nuts, pistachios can cause allergies, but they are not as common as peanuts.
Use and Storage
- How to consume pistachios? It can be consumed raw, roasted, salted or used in many sweet and salty recipes (baklava, ice cream, kebab, salad, etc.).
- How should pistachios be stored? They should be stored in a cool, dry, airtight container. Pistachios in the shell stay fresh longer than those without. They can also be stored in the refrigerator.
- Why are pistachios green? It is green because it contains chlorophyll pigment. High-quality pistachios are vibrant green.
- Can you eat pistachio shells? It is not usually eaten. Hard and difficult to digest.
Aquaculture and Trade (May be Related)
- When are pistachios harvested? It is usually ripe and harvested in August and September.
- Why might pistachio prices be high? Factors such as the difficulty of growing conditions, fluctuations in production quantities, and the cost of harvesting and processing processes can affect prices.
- How to recognize quality pistachios? It is important that the shells are naturally cracked, the inside is plump and vibrant green, and that it has a fresh and unique aroma.
