Looking for the ultimate nutritional boost? Look no further than the humble Walnut. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, and that’s just for starters.

Walnuts have greater antioxidant activity than any other of the tree-nuts. This is due to the levels of vitamin E, melatonin and a plant compound called polyphenols found in Walnuts.
NCBI

A study conducted in 2022 showed that a Walnut-rich meal had a positive effect on the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in participants over the age of 60. MDPI

Walnuts provide a much higher level of Omega-3 fatty acids than any other nut, (about 2.5g per 28g serving). Diving in a little deeper for the health conscious out there, it is very important to make sure the at the ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fats is as close to 1 as possible and Walnuts are the outright winners! VEGFAQS

Omega-3 fatty acids help all the cells in your body function as they are supposed to. They for a vital part of your cell membranes, helping to provide structure and communication between cells. While they’re important to all our cells, Omega-3s are extremely important for the cells of our brains, our eyes, our cardiovascular & endocrine systems. Cleveland Clinic

Inflammation which is caused by oxidative stress is believed to be one of the root of many diseases including Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Cancers.

The Polyphenols, Omega-3 fats, Magnesium, and the Amino Acids— all of which are found in Walnuts — are known to decrease oxidative stress and inflammation.
MDPI and Health Harvard

What goes into our gut matters! Walnuts are known to increase certain gut bacteria from a nifty little fatty acid called butyric acid that nourishes your gut and promotes gut health.
NCBI

While it is true that Walnuts are calorie-dense, studies suggest that eating walnuts may help regulate your appetite and even help us feel full and more interested in healthy foods than those highly processed foods that we know are so bad for us and yet so tempting! Walnuts are excellent at regulating our blood sugar levels. NCBI and Springer

While it may be just a coincidence that the shell of a Walnut looks like a tiny brain, research suggests that this brilliant nut may indeed be good for your mind. It has been shown that the nutrients in Walnuts seem to improve a wide range of cognitive functions.
SagePub and NCBI

No food should last forever (except honey of course). From the time they are harvested, our Walnuts last for up to 2 years if they are properly stored. But they are just so delicious we bet they will be gobbled up within moments. There are three elements that affect the life of a Walnut: Light, Oxygen and Temperature.

Following these easy guidelines will help you the most out of your Walnuts:

• Store your Walnuts in a cool, dry place.
• Make sure the container is properly sealed.
• Storing Walnuts in a refrigerator can keep them fresh for up to 6 months.
• Walnuts stored in a freezer can last between 18 and 24 months.
• Try to keep Walnuts away from foods that have a heavy odour, such as garlic or fish.

We are very fortunate to have access to the largest Walnut farm in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nestled on the banks of the Orange River in the Free State, Rotondo Walnuts has orchards with a wide range of varietals of Walnut trees. We choose from their best. They are Vegan, GMO-free, Halaal and Kosher friendly.

Rotondo is becoming a leader in regenerative farming practices in tree nut agriculture. This means the product we receive becomes more wholesome. A win all around.

Our Walnut oil is produced in a family owned and operated pressing facility in KwaZulu Natal. It is carefully produced in small batches to ensure only be best and freshest oil is offered by the Walnut Pantry.

All our other Walnut offerings are produced and packaged in Cape Town. We are extremely particular about who we work with and have been very fortunate to have relationships with amazing boutique kitchens who believe in the value of creating the highest quality Walnut products.

We use couriers for deliveries from the Walnut Pantry. Depending on what and how much is ordered some will come from the farm, others will come from Cape Town. Delivery can take between 3 to 7 working days depending on where you are.

We provide Walnut orders from 1kg to 500 kg’s. Please contact us for wholesale pricing on hello@walnutpantry.co.za

If you are in anyway unhappy with your purchase please contact us immediately. We cannot accept returns after 7 days from the date of delivery. Walnuts are fresh food products, they will deteriorate with time if not stored correctly.

Should anything be missing from your order, please inform us immediately. Mistakes do happen.

Walnut Pantry products are available right here. We are also on the shelves of selected specialist food shops nationwide. If you would like to see our delicious Walnut products in a shop or delicatessen near you, please let us know. We are constantly growing.